Front Brake Shield Replacement (JD9, JF3, JF7)

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Fig 1: View Of Disc Brake Splash Shield

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Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution . Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2500) or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (1500) .
1	Disc Brake Splash Shield Tip: Align the relief in the forward edge of the disc brake splash shield with the steering arm on the steering knuckle.

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

Preliminary Procedures

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2500) or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (1500) .

Disc Brake Splash Shield
Tip: Align the relief in the forward edge of the disc brake splash shield with the steering arm on the steering knuckle.