Removal & Installation (Disc Brakes)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Ford Contour, 1998 Mercury Mystique, and 1998 Ford Contour. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: DO NOT use impact wrench to remove or install axle hub retainer. Damage to spindle or hub assembly will result.

Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove brake caliper and rotor. Wire caliper aside. Remove axle hub retaining nut. Remove wheel hub. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .