Front Brake Shield Replacement (F48 & ZW7): Removal
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1/5W4) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Steel Wheel) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Aluminum Wheel)
- 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 (2) to the front wheel hub and secure with 2 wheel nuts (1) hand tightened.
- Using the DT-45859 Axle Remover (2), release the front wheel drive half shaft from the front wheel hub.
- Remove the 2 wheel nuts (1) and the DT-45859 Axle Remover (2) from the front wheel hub.
Front Brake Hose Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
{If equipped} Front Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor (1) @Front Brake Caliper - Remove
{If equipped} Front Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor Retainer (2) - Remove
- {If equipped} Position the front disc brake pad wear sensor wiring harness (1) out of the way.
Front Brake Caliper Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire. (1)
Front Brake Rotor Bolt (1) - Remove
- Front Brake Rotor (2) - Remove
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt (2) - Remove
- Front Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness (1) - Remove
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (1) - Remove
- CAUTION:
Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.
Using CH-43631 Ball Joint Remover (1), remove the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
Reposition the front wheel drive half shaft as necessary to access the front wheel hub bolts (1).
- Front Wheel Hub Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
Front Wheel Hub (1) - Remove
- Front Brake Shield (2) - Remove
- Front Wheel Hub Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
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.