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Removal & Installation

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
    2. NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper, brake pads and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.
  2. Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper, brake pads and anchor plate aside as an assembly.
    • Discard the anchor plate bolts.
    • Support the brake caliper, brake pads and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
    • To install, tighten new anchor plate bolts to 160 Nm (118 lb-ft).
    3. NOTE: If the brake disc cannot be removed easily, apply rust penetrant on brake disc to wheel hub mating surfaces.
  3. Remove the retention ring and the brake disc.
    • Discard the retention ring.
    4. NOTE: Install a new retention ring.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Clean any rust or foreign material from the brake disc, wheel and wheel hub.
    • Use specified brake parts cleaner to clean the brake disc and hub surfaces.
    • Apply specified anti-seize lubricant to the hub mounting surface to prevent future corrosion.
    • Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.
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