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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.

  4. Object Number: 1241354  Size: SH

    Note: Support the brake rotor assembly on wooden blocks to prevent damage to brake rotor friction surface.

  5. While supporting the brake rotor assembly, remove the 6 wheel hub bolts.

  6. Object Number: 1241355  Size: SH
  7. Separate the wheel hub from the brake rotor.
  8. Clean the wheel hub and brake rotor mating surfaces to remove any debris or corrosion.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1241355  Size: SH

    Note: Support the brake rotor assembly on wooden blocks to prevent damage to brake rotor friction surface.

  1. Position the wheel hub to the brake rotor.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1241354  Size: SH

    Note: 

       • Use only hand tools to install the wheel hub bolts.
       • Ensure the wheel hub and brake rotor are properly mated.

  3. While supporting the brake rotor assembly, install the 6 wheel hub bolts and, using only hand tools, tighten the bolts to  120 N·m (89 lb ft).
  4. Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
  5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.