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Front Brake Rotor Replacement Without J55

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 654855  Size: SH
  1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  2. Remove the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
  3. Support the caliper assembly away from the rotor.
  4. Remove the brake rotor.

Installation Procedure

Important: Whenever the rotor has been separated from the wheel bearing flange, clean any rust or contaminants from the wheel bearing flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces. Failure to do this may result in increased lateral runout of the rotor and brake pulsation.


    Object Number: 654855  Size: SH
  1. Clean the mating surfaces on the rotor and the wheel bearing flange.
  2. Install the rotor over the wheel studs onto the wheel bearing flange.
  3. Install the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Front Brake Rotor Replacement J55

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 370132  Size: SH
  1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  2. Remove the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement .
  3. Remove the brake rotor.

Installation Procedure

Important: Whenever the rotor has been separated from the wheel bearing flange, clean any rust or contaminants from the wheel bearing flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces. Failure to do this may result in increased lateral runout of the rotor and brake pulsation.


    Object Number: 370132  Size: SH
  1. Clean the mating surfaces on the rotor and the wheel bearing flange.
  2. Install the rotor over the wheel studs onto the wheel bearing flange.
  3. Install the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.