Front

FRONT

REMOVAL

NOTE: Front rotors and hub/bearings are matched mounted for minimum lateral runout. Before removing the rotor, mark the rotor and hub/bearing to maintain original orientation.

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





3. Remove the caliper adapter mounting bolts (3) and remove the caliper adapter from the steering knuckle.
4. Secure caliper anchor assembly to nearby suspension part with a wire. Do not allow brake hose to support caliper weight.





5. Remove and discard the o-ring (2) securing the disc brake rotor (1) on the hub.
6. Remove the disc brake rotor from hub/bearing.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the rotor (1) on hub studs.





2. Install the caliper adapter (1) on the knuckle (2). Install adapter bolts (3) and tighten to 169 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).





NOTE: Caliper slide pins should be free from debris and lightly lubricated.

3. Install the caliper (1) to the caliper adapter (4) and tighten the bolts to 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
4. Gently lift one end of the slide pin boot to equalize air pressure, then release the boot and verify that the boot is fully covering the slide pin.
5. Install wheel and tire assembly.
6. Remove support and lower the vehicle.
7. Pump brake pedal to seat caliper pistons and brake pads. Do not move vehicle until firm brake pedal is obtained.