Wheel Spindle: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All Vehicles

CAUTION: Make sure that the mating surfaces are clean and free from rust and foreign materials.

CAUTION: Make sure that the wheel spindle-to-brake backing plate mating surface area and the brake backing plate-to-knuckle mating area is free of any foreign material before installing the wheel spindle.

Fig 1: Cleaning Wheel Knuckle Components Mating Surfaces

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Clean the following areas manually using a suitable abrasive disc:
- wheel spindle mating surface.
- brake backing plate-to-wheel spindle mating surface.
- brake backing plate-to-knuckle mating surface.
- knuckle mating surface.
Install the wheel spindle.

Fig 2: Installing Wheel Spindle
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CAUTION: Use a socket to install the hub retaining nut to prevent damage.

CAUTION: Make sure the wheel speed sensor ring (if equipped), is not knocked or damaged and is kept free from metallic fragments when installing the brake drum.

Fig 3: Installing Brake Drum

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Install the brake drum.
Install the dust cap.

Fig 4: Installing Dust Cap
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Vehicles With Anti-Lock Brakes

Install the wheel speed sensor.

Fig 5: Installing Wheel Speed Sensor
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All Vehicles

Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

Fig 6: Installing Wheel
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Tighten the parking brake.