Front Disc Brake Rotor: Installation

To install, reverse removal procedure. On 240SX and 300ZX, tighten wheel bearing lock nut to 18-22 ft. lbs. (24-30 N.m). Back nut off 60 degrees. Using a spring scale attached to a wheel stud, check bearing preload. Tighten or loosen nut until bearing preload is 1.54-3.29 lbs. (.7-1.49 kg) with new parts are installed. If used parts are used, bearing preload should be .37-1.74 lbs. (.17-.79 kg).

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Coat wheel bearings and inside hub with wheel bearing grease. Install new inner grease seal.
2. Tighten bolts attaching hub to rotor evenly and adjust wheel bearings. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  in this article. Bleed hydraulic system.

1. Install hub-to-rotor bolts and tighten. Assemble wheel hub and knuckle in reverse order of disassembly. Pack cavity of knuckle with wheel bearing grease and coat all bearings.
2. Rotate hub to seat bearings. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  in this article. Bend lock washer lip up into a lock nut groove. Install spindle assembly and tighten suspension components. Ensure axle shaft end play is .004-.012" (.1-.3 mm).
3. Adjust axle shaft end play with proper thickness of snap ring. Mount and tighten caliper bolts. Bleed hydraulic system.