Front Brake Shield Replacement (F48 & Z56): Installation
- Clean any debris and corrosion from the steering knuckle bearing pilot bore.
- Apply a thin coating of grease evenly ensuring complete coverage of the steering knuckle pilot bore only. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- NOTE:
Ensure that the front wheel hub seals are properly seated in the grooves of the steering knuckle.
Front Wheel Hub Seal (3) - Install NEW [2x]
- Front Brake Shield (2) - Install
- Front Wheel Hub (1) - Install
Reposition the front wheel drive half shaft as necessary to install the front wheel hub bolts (1).
- Front Wheel Hub Bolt (1) - Install NEW and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness (1) - Install
- Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Using the CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.
- Using the CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface and mounting surface of the brake rotor.
- Inspect the mating surfaces of the hub/axle flange and the rotor to ensure there are no foreign particles or debris remaining.
Front Brake Rotor (2) - Install
- Front Brake Rotor Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Front Brake Caliper (1) - Install
- Front Brake Caliper Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
{If equipped} Position the front disc brake pad wear sensor wiring harness (1) into place.
- {If equipped} Front Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor Retainer (2) - Install
Front Brake Hose Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Have an assistant apply the brakes.
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Install NEW and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Steel Wheel) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Aluminum Wheel)
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1/5W4) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Whenever the brake rotor has been separated from the hub/axle flange, any rust or contaminates should be cleaned from the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces. Failure to do this may result in excessive assembled lateral runout (LRO) of the brake rotor, which could lead to brake pulsation.