Front Brake Shield Replacement

Front Brake Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (Safety Glasses Warning) .
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution (Service Precautions) .
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the front wheel hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Front Suspension) .




4. Remove the brake disc splash shield to steering knuckle retaining bolts (2).
5. Remove the brake disc splash shield (1).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the brake disc splash shield (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the brake disc splash shield to steering knuckle retaining bolts (2).

Tighten the nut to 9 Nm (89 lb in).

3. Install the front wheel hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Front Suspension) .





Important: If the steering knuckle has been replaced, the end-float measurement must be inspected.


4. Install the front wheel. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the safety stands.
6. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
7. Bounce the vehicle several times to settle the suspension.
8. Inspect and adjust the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (Service and Repair) .
9. Tighten the strut assembly to steering knuckle retaining bolts (2) and nuts (1).

Tighten the bolts a first pass to 85 N.m (63 lb in).


Tighten the bolts a second pass to 100 N.m (74 lb in).


Tighten the bolts an additional 90 degrees.