Brake Rotor (Disc): Removal

Remove front tire and wheel. Disconnect brake caliper (complete) from steering knuckle mount. Remove wheel bearings and lift off rotor assembly. To disassemble wheel hub from rotor, place assembly in vise and, using suitable tool (J-21737), remove star headed bolts. Prior to pulling hub from rotor, index mark relationship. To reassemble hub and rotor, reverse removal procedure noting the following: Ensure contact surfaces of brake rotor and wheel hub are free from dirt, high spots and burrs. If assembly bolts are replaced, use only ones of equal quality and tighten to specifications.