This is the best picture I have. I've already reassembled everything. To be honest this wasn't very difficult. I had previously read some bad information regarding the washer. I was a little timid about messing with it in fear of damaging it. I read that it didn't rotate, which it easily did.
You can actually see the spindle key groove in this image it is on the spindle at about the 9-10 o'clock position. If you need me to I'll highlight it in this picture.
The steps are very simple.
- Step 1 remove the chrome cap
- Step 2 remove the snap ring
- Step 3 pull out the gear and spring
I had to work on these just a sec due to the suction/vacuum all the grease caused
- Step 4 using the special tool remove the first spindle/axel nut
I got the tool at auto zone for $17.00. They had two different tools 1 tool had 6 "teeth" the other had 4 "teeth" I needed the one with four "teeth"
- Step 5 wipe out the grease from inside the hub
you should now see the keyhole groove on the spindle and a washer around the spindle
- Step 6 position the washer so the tooth in aligned with the groove
I did this using a needle point tool and a hammer and very very lightly tapped the washer around until it aligned the groove. It's hard to see the little tooth on the washer because it's on the inside of it. But once in the correct position it may kind of pop out. Either way if aligned with the groove in the spindle you should at that point see the small tooth on the inside circumference of the washer.
- Step 7 pull the washer out
- Step 8 remove the next spindle nut with the special tool.
- Step 9 the entire hub will almost fall off the car so watch your toes
05-20-2014, 02:45 PM
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