Front Brake Rotor: Installation
- Using Bolt (MB990998), install hub and rotor assembly into knuckle. Tighten bolt to 144-188 ft. lbs. (195-255 N.m). Rotate hub to seat bearings.
- Measure hub starting torque and wheel bearing end play. Starting torque should be 11 INCH lbs. (1.2 N.m) and end play should be .008" (.20 mm) or less. If end play is not within specification, check hub installation. Reverse removal procedure to complete installation.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten wheel bearings to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m). Loosen nut, and then retighten it to 72 INCH lbs. (8 N.m). Install cotter pin. If pin does not align, loosen nut as needed to a maximum of 30 degrees.
- Install front hub assembly. Install lock nut, and tighten it to 94-145 ft. lbs. (127-197 N.m). Loosen lock nut, and retighten it to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m). Loosen lock nut 30-40 degrees. Reverse removal procedure for remaining components.
- After installation is complete, check drive axle end play. Adjust end play if it is not .002" (.05 mm) or less. Rotate drive axle forward and rearward until maximum end play is obtained.
- If adjusting axle shaft end play, use proper shim to obtain desired end play. Shim is located behind snap ring on end of drive axle. Install shim, and recheck axle end play.