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Front Brake Rotor: Installation

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  1. Install inner bearing and NEW grease seal. Position rotor on spindle.
  2. Install outer wheel bearing, and bearing retainer washer. Position spindle nut.
  3. To seat bearings, while rotating rotor clockwise, tighten spindle nut to 30 ft. lbs. (40 N.m).
  4. Loosen spindle nut 2 full turns. While rotating rotor counterclockwise, tighten spindle nut to 17-24 ft. lbs. (23-34 N.m).
  5. Back off spindle nut 175 degrees. To complete tightening procedure, rotate rotor clockwise while tightening spindle nut to 17 INCH lbs. (2 N.m).
  6. To complete installation, install spindle nut retainer, NEW cotter pin, and grease cap. Install anchor plate and caliper assembly. Tighten bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .


  1. To install, position rotor to hub. Ensure hub and rotor braking surfaces are clean.
  2. On single rear wheel models, install anchor plate and caliper assembly.
  3. On dual rear wheel models, install hub extender plate and nuts. Install anchor plate and caliper assembly. See Figure.
  4. On all models, tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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