Removal and Installation
Replacing Brake RotorsWhen installing new brake rotors, do not refinish the surfaces. These parts are at the correct level of surface finish.
TOOLS REQUIRED
- J-36827 Wrench
- Or Equivalent
NOTE: Before removal, jack up the front of vehicle and support frame with jack stands.
1. Bolt.
2. Bake caliper.
a. Remove the two bolts from the rear side of the knuckle arm, then remove the brake caliper, with the brake hose attached.
b. Use a wire to attach the brake caliper to the upper link.
3. Bolt.
4. Cover.
5. Lock washer.
6. Hub nut. Remove hub nut, using front hub nut wrench.
- Wrench: J-36827.
7. Hub and disc assembly. Use a brass bar to remove the outer bearing outer race (1), oil seal, inner bearing and inner bearing outer race (2) from the hub.
8. Outer bearing.
9. Oil seal.
10. Inner bearing.
11. Bolt.
12. Wheel pin. If necessary, replace the wheel pin in the following manner.
a. Scribe. mark on hub to disc before disassembly to insure proper assembly.
b. Clamp hub and disc assembly in vise, using protective pads. Remove six (6) disc-to-hub retaining bolts.
c. Place hub on a suitable work surface and remove wheel studs, as required, using a hammer.
INSPECTION (VISUAL CHECK)
Check the following parts for wear, damage or other abnormal conditions.
- Hub
- Hub bearing
- Bearing outer race
- Disc
- Oil seal