Front Brake Disc: Installation

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On 4x4 vehicles, position the brake disc to the wheel hub.
- Use Metal Brake Parts Cleaner F3AZ-19579-SA or equivalent to clean the brake disc and hub.
On 4x2 vehicles, thoroughly clean and inspect the front wheel bearings and the brake disc and hub.
- Use Metal Brake Parts Cleaner F3AZ-19579-SA or equivalent.
Fig 1: Inspecting Front Wheel Bearings And Brake Disc And Hub
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On 4x2 vehicles, lubricate the front wheel bearings.
- Use Premium Long-Life Gease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
On 4x2 vehicles, install a new wheel hub grease seal.
1. Install the inner front wheel bearing.
2. Install a new wheel hub grease seal.
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On 4x2 vehicles, install the brake disc and hub.
1. Position the brake disc and hub.
2. Install the outer front wheel bearing.
3. Install the front wheel outer bearing retainer washer.
4. Install the spindle nut.
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While rotating the brake disc and hub, tighten the spindle nut.

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Loosen the spindle nut two turns.

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Tighten the spindle nut while rotating the brake disc and hub.

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Loosen the spindle nut.

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Tighten the spindle nut while rotating the brake disc and hub.

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On 4x2 vehicles, install the following components:
1. Install the nut retainer.
2. Install the cotter pin.
3. Install the hub grease cap.
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Install the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (2B292). For additional information, refer to the appropriate Brake Caliper Anchor Plate in the appropriate service information.