Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
Note: Support the brake rotor assembly on wooden blocks to prevent damage to brake rotor friction surface.
- While supporting the brake rotor assembly, remove the 6 wheel hub bolts.
- Separate the wheel hub from the brake rotor.
- Clean the wheel hub and brake rotor mating surfaces to remove any debris or corrosion.
Installation Procedure
Note: Support the brake rotor assembly on wooden blocks to prevent damage to brake rotor friction surface.
- Position the wheel hub to the brake rotor.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note:
• | Use only hand tools to install the wheel hub bolts. |
• | Ensure the wheel hub and brake rotor are properly mated. |
- 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).
- Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.