Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- If equipped, remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the sensor aside.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
- Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake caliper.
- Remove the clip.
- Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake caliper.
- Remove the anchor plate bolts and position the caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
- Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
- To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 brake disc bolts and the brake disc.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the grease cap.
- Remove and discard the wheel hub nut and remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
- To install, tighten to 255 Nm (189 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.