Rear Disc Brake Shield - All Wheel Drive (AWD): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION article.
Index-mark the brake disc shield to the wheel knuckle.

Fig 1: Locating Index-Mark On Brake Disc Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Cut the brake disc shield and remove it from the wheel knuckle.