Front Brake Rotor: Installation
- Install inner bearing and NEW grease seal. Position rotor on spindle.
- Install outer wheel bearing, and bearing retainer washer. Position spindle nut.
- To seat bearings, while rotating rotor clockwise, tighten spindle nut to 30 ft. lbs. (40 N.m).
- Loosen spindle nut 2 full turns. While rotating rotor counterclockwise, tighten spindle nut to 17-24 ft. lbs. (23-34 N.m).
- Back off spindle nut 175 degrees. To complete tightening procedure, rotate rotor clockwise while tightening spindle nut to 17 INCH lbs. (2 N.m).
- To complete installation, install spindle nut retainer, NEW cotter pin, and grease cap. Install anchor plate and caliper assembly. Tighten bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- To install, position rotor to hub. Ensure hub and rotor braking surfaces are clean.
- On single rear wheel models, install anchor plate and caliper assembly.
- On dual rear wheel models, install hub extender plate and nuts. Install anchor plate and caliper assembly. See Figure.
- On all models, tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .