Brake Rotor Replacement - Front
Brake Rotor Replacement - FrontTools Required
^ J42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
Removal Procedure
Important: The following service procedures applies to both 4 wheel and 2 wheel drive vehicles.
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Remove the brake caliper, 2 wheel drive vehicles.
4. Remove the brake caliper and mounting bracket, 4 wheel drive.
5. Remove the retaining ring, 4 wheel drive vehicles only.
6. Remove the brake rotor, 4 wheel drive vehicles only.
7. Remove the brake rotor and wheel bearings, 2 wheel drive vehicles only.
8. Inspect the brake rotor.
9. Inspect the brake caliper.
10. Refinish the rotor if necessary.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Whenever the brake rotor has been separated from the wheel bearing flange, clean any rust or foreign material from the mating surface of the rotor and flange with the J42450 hub cleaning kit. Failure to do this may result in increased lateral runout of the rotor and brake pulsation.
1. Using the J42450-A, clean the hub flange, 4 wheel drive vehicles.
2. Install the brake rotor, 4 wheel drive shown.
3. Install the brake rotor and wheel bearings, 2 wheel drive vehicles only.
4. Install the brake caliper and mounting bracket, 4 wheel drive vehicles.
5. Install the brake caliper, 2 wheel drive vehicles.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
7. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.