Tools Required

J 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit

1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and wheels.



2. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
3. Remove the brake caliper bracket assembly from the knuckle, support the caliper assembly away from the rotor. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
4. Remove the brake rotor.

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.

1. Use the J 42450-A in order to clean the mating surfaces on the wheel bearing flange and the rotor.



2. Install the rotor over the wheel studs onto the wheel bearing flange.
3. Install the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
4. Install the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and wheels.