How to Install a Truck's Spindle

Installing the truck spindle's after you have serviced your ball joints is a key part of the process. Maintenance and repairing your vehicle yourself can save you time, money and the hassle of being without a vehicle. Plus, you will have the satisfaction of doing it yourself.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Double check the work you did on the ball joints to make sure the job is complete and everything is re-installed, thus far, correctly and tightly. Next, you are going to re-install the spindle. The spindle is part of the front end assembly.

2. Seat the spindle on the lower ball joint. Be careful not to bang it around or it will damage the threads. Place it in the hole, then raise the control arm to align the holes. You should be able to wiggle it into place. If you are unable to get the spindle in place, check to see that the control arm is where it's supposed to be.

3. Screw the mounting nuts in place. You want to hand screw each of them in before tightening either one of them down. This is to make sure they are lined up correctly; if they aren't, you can break the mounting nut and this can be costly.

4. Tighten the nuts down to the torque specifications in your vehicle's repair manual. If you can't find this information, contact a local mechanic or auto parts store to find out the specifications. It is important to follow these guidelines for the safety of the vehicle.