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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 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 REMOVAL .
Index-mark the brake disc shield to the wheel knuckle.

Fig 1: Locating Brake Disc Shield To Wheel Knuckle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Cut the brake disc shield and remove it from the wheel knuckle.