Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Have an assistant apply the brakes.
- CAUTION:
DO NOT use air tools to remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Damage to the wheel drive shaft threads could occur. Use hand tools only.
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Install the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1) to the front wheel hub and secure with 3 wheel nuts (2) and hand tighten.
- Using the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1), release the front wheel drive half shaft from the front wheel hub.
- Remove the 3 wheel nuts (2) and the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1) from the front wheel hub.
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt (1) - Remove
- Front Wheel Speed Sensor (2) - Remove
Front Brake Caliper Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire. (1)
Front Brake Rotor Bolt (2) - Remove
- Brake Rotor (1) - Remove
- Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft @ Front Wheel Hub - Separate
Front Wheel Hub Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Front Wheel Hub (1) - Remove
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.