Ford 3F1Z-4A013-AB
Spindle, Rear Driver Side

Service and repair work on the wheel spindle must start with removing the hub cap or wheel cover. The vehicle needs to be placed at a flat surface to measure the distance between the hub center and fender lip. Proper service requires the first step to remove the wheel hub followed by detachment of the brake hose through brake hose bracket bolt removal. First remove the ABS sensor bolt then detach the rear ABS sensor while preventing the brake backing plate from hanging onto the brake hose to avoid damage. Detach the brake backing plate by removing its four bolting points while supporting it with mechanical wire. Unscrew the lower control arm-to-spindle nuts then eliminate both washers and the flag bolts. The procedure begins by removing the tension strut rear nut together with the washer and discarding both elements and the rear half section of the rear bushing. A large screwdriver should be used to relax the pinch joint if needed for easier removal. After that discard the pinch bolt from the wheel spindle and extract the rear wheel spindle. You should place the new wheel spindle where it needs to be before adding an unsecured pinch bolt. Secure the new tension strut at the rear positioned behind the rear bushing half and the washer and tension strut nut. Proceed without tightening. Position the lower control arms and adhere new flag bolts, washers and new lower control arm-to-spindle nuts without any tightening force. Put a jack stand under the suspension to lift it so the hub center-to-fender lip measurement matches the original step. The service requires users to first tighten lower control arm-to-spindle nuts to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.) and tension strut nut to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.) before applying 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.) torque to the wheel spindle pinch bolt. Taper off the suspension height through removing the jack stand. New brake backing plate gaskets should be installed before setting the backing plate into position using four new bolts which need tightening to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.). Clean the ABS sensor mounting hole to avoid false activation and install the sensor and bolt accordingly at 9 Nm torque (80 inch lbs). Secure the brake hose and install the brake hose bracket bolt before adding the wheel hub to its final place. The last step involves inspecting and readjusting the rear toe measurement.

The service and repair process for four-door spindle requires initial hub cap and wheel cover removal. A level ground measurement should determine the spindle to fender lip distance starting from the hub center point. Spindle service begins with wheel hub removal during which you should detach the brake hose with its bolt and then separate the rear brake anti-lock sensor by removing its bolt when present. Wire mechanics should be used to secure the brake backing plate until the brake hose remains free from damage. Throw away the bolts along with nuts and flag bolts before taking out both the nut and washer and bushing. A large screwdriver should be used to open the pinch joint when uninstalling the pinch bolt and rear wheel spindle. First install the new wheel spindle then position a new pinch bolt before choosing not to tighten it at this time. Install the bushing by placing its cupped side away from the bushing then slot in the tension strut before adding the new washer and nut which stays loose. Install new flag bolts and washers and nuts into the lower control arms before continuing without tightening the fasteners at any point. Secure the suspension with a jack stand until the wheel fender reaches the same initial measurement then proceed to tighten all the nuts and bolt. Finish the process by lowering the suspension followed by removing the jack stand. The installation process requires a new gasket along with correct positioning of the rear backing plate and new bolts for securing it. Check the ABS sensor mounting hole for debris since it will cause false activation before placing the brake anti-lock sensor and tightening its bolt. Complete the installation with the wheel hub and ensure the proper wheel alignment then make proper adjustments if required.

A four-door vehicle spindle repair and service begins with removing either the hub cap or wheel cover. Use a measuring tool to determine the hub to fender lip measurement while the vehicle stands on a flat position. Start the spindle service by removing the wheel hub and bearing and then unplugging the brake hose with a bolt. Additionally if your vehicle has this equipment you must disconnect the rear brake anti-lock sensor using its bolt. Use mechanic's wire to stabilize the brake backing plate so it avoids damage to the brake hose. To remove the rear wheel spindle users must start by discarding the bolts, nut, flag bolts. Users should next remove the nut and washer then proceed to remove the bushing. Users can take out the rear wheel spindle utilizing a large screwdriver for assistance during the removal process. Install the new wheel spindle before fitting a new pinch bolt which should remain untightened at this stage. Install the bushing and washer with their cupped sides facing away from the space before fitting the new nut to the assembly while keeping it untightened. Install new flag bolts as well as washers and nuts onto the lower control arms but preserve loose tension on these components. When the suspension reaches the initial measurement level with the jack stand use this opportunity to tightly fasten all nuts and the bolt. Lower the suspension and safely take off the jack stand. After installing a new gasket you must place the rear backing plate before tightening new bolts on it. Look for any debris in the ABS sensor mounting hole before installing both the brake anti-lock sensor and its bolt. Installation of the wheel hub requires completing a wheel alignment check to perform adjustments according to requirement.

The first step to fix the spindle of a four-door vehicle requires removing its hub cap or wheel cover. Obtain the measurement between the hub center and fender lip at vehicle level position. The maintenance process starts with removing the wheel hub with bearing and then unfastening the brake hose by dissolving the bolt and additionally removing the anti-lock brake sensor bolt if present. Support the brake backing plate with mechanic's wire to stop harm to the brake hose from occurring. Start by discarding the bolts with nuts and flag bolts then uninstall the nut while removing the washer and bushing before extracting the rear wheel spindle with help from a large screwdriver. First place the wheel spindle into position before putting in the new pinch bolt while leaving it loose. Place the cupped washer opposite of the bushing when inserting the trackbar arm and install the bushing together with washer and new nut but do not tighten the nut at this time. Install the lower control arms before mounting the new flag bolts as well as new washers and nuts but avoid tightening them at this time. You should engage a jack stand for lifting the suspension until the hub center measures the same height as the fender lip did before measurements. Afterward, tighten all nuts followed by the bolt. First adjust the suspension height and take away the jack stand before installing new gaskets then placing rear backing plates with fresh bolts. Clean the ABS sensor mounting hole from debris so false activation does not occur and place the brake anti-lock sensor and install its bolt. To finish the procedure install the wheel hub before checking the wheel alignment and adjusting it if needed.

Begin by removing the hub cap or wheel cover.

Remove the nuts, washers, and flag bolts, discarding the nuts and flag bolts.