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Front Brake Rotor

REMOVAL





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly





3. Remove the caliper (2) from the steering knuckle (1), and remove caliper adapter assembly.

Note: Do not allow brake hose to support caliper adapter assembly.





4. Remove the rotor (1) from the hub/bearing wheel studs (2).

INSTALLATION





1. On models with all-wheel antilock system (ABS), check condition of tone wheel on hub/bearing. If teeth on wheel are damaged, hub/bearing assembly will have to be replaced (tone wheel is not serviced separately).
2. Install the rotor (1) onto the hub/bearing wheel studs (2).





3. Install the caliper adapter assembly (2), and tighten adapter bolts to 176 Nm (B0 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the wheel and tire assembly and lower the vehicle.
5. Apply the brakes several times to seat brake pads. Be sure to obtain firm pedal before moving vehicle.