It doesn't have a spindle. It has a steering knuckle and hub. To remove it:
1. Remove the hubcap and loosen the driveaxle retaining nut.
2. Remove the wheel and the driveaxle nut. Tap the end of the driveaxle with a hammer and a brass drift to loosen the splines in the hub.
3. Remove the brake calilper and support it with a piece of wire.
4. Separate the tie rod from the steering knuckle arm.
5. Unbolt the strut from the steering knuckle.
6. Remove the clamp bolt and the nut and detatch the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
7. Pull the hub and the steering knuckle off the drive axle.
replace front brake discs and pads.
1997 escort tranny's are a breed of their own you must replace it with a 1997 transmission.
Hopefully on the front and rear.
In front of the radiator.
behind the front bumper
It will cost approximately $450 to replace the clutch in your 1997 Ford Escort. The clutch will cost approximately $200 and require four hours of labor to install.
Very carefully
how do i replace the front end bushings on 1997 Tahoe
This is a big job and the ft end needs aligned after it is done. Get amanual on your car from the parts store.
157 to 213 ft-lbs.
how to replace front shock absorber on Mitsubishi 1997 TE Sedan
get a chilton guide book