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Front Disc Brake Rotor

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NOTE: Front rotors and hub/bearings are matched mounted for minimum lateral runout. Before removing the rotor, mark the rotor and hub/bearing to maintain original orientation.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
    Fig 1: Caliper
    GC0026764Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - CALIPER
    2 - CALIPER BOLTS
    3 - CALIPER ADAPTER BOLTS
    4 - ADAPTER
    5 - BRAKE HOSE
    6 - BANJO BOLT WITH COPPER WASHERS
  3. Remove the caliper adapter mounting bolts (3) and remove the caliper adapter from the steering knuckle.
  4. Secure caliper anchor assembly to nearby suspension part with a wire. Do not allow brake hose to support caliper weight. 
    Fig 2: O-Ring
    GC0026766Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ROTOR
    2 - O-RING
  5. Remove and discard the o-ring (2) securing the disc brake rotor (1) on the hub.
  6. Remove the disc brake rotor from hub/bearing.