by Philip » Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:53 am
It isn't that hard to replace them. You need a good set of snap ring pliers, a set of allen wrenches for the lockout hubs. The socket for the wheel bearing nuts, and a air chisel will help a lot when you go to remove the spindle assy.
You will need to remove the caliper and hub/rotor assy. At that point your axle will look like this link.
http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u97/ ... t=pic2.jpg
Remove the six bolts shown in the pic holding the spindle/caliper bracket assy on. Remove the brake dust shield. Then use a air chisel or a regular chisel will work also. Put it between the parting line for the spindle and knuckle assy. Then drive it in. Do this in a couple of places to keep from binding it up on the studs. Do not beat on the spindle assy.............
After the spindle is off this link has a pic of what you would be looking at.
http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u97/ ... t=pic3.jpg
Just grab the end of the axle and pull. The axle shaft should slide right out.
Replace U-joint and reinstall. Reverse the disassembly and your done. If everything goes well your looking about 2 hours for each side.
Inside the inner end of the spindle is a needle bearing roller assy. Be sure to clean and grease it. Also put a little grease on the lip seal on the outer stub shaft.
You should have put this in the chassis section. It would have had a answer sooner. I don't check this section often. Send swank a PM and have him move it for you.
93 W350 Club/cab w/duals, buckets & console, B&W flatbed, G56, 6 spd, 3:07 rears, gages, HX40/16, 4" exhaust, 6X.018 sticks, rear air ride suspension