Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
- Detach the wheel speed sensor harness from the brake hose.
- Remove the brake hose-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 anchor plate bolts.
- To install, tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
- Position the caliper, pads and anchor plate aside.
- Remove the brake disc.
- Remove and discard the 3 wheel hub-to-wheel knuckle bolts.
- To install, tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
- Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Always install new wheel hub-to-wheel knuckle bolts.
NOTE:
The wheel speed sensor electrical connectors are located in the engine compartment secured to the fender aprons.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the hose or damage to the hose can occur.