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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 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 REAR SUSPENSION article.
Index-mark the brake disc shield to the wheel knuckle.

Fig 1: Identifying Index-Mark On Brake Disc Shield To Wheel Knuckle

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Cut the brake disc shield and remove it from the wheel knuckle.