Caprice Wagon V8-350 5.7L (1994)
Brake Rotor/Disc: Service and Repair
Front Disc Brakes
1. Remove caliper assembly from steering knuckle as described in Brake Caliper/Removal/Installation.
2. On models with anti-lock brakes, proceed as follows:
a. Remove wheel speed sensor retaining bolt from rear side of steering knuckle.
b. Remove wheel speed sensor from steering knuckle and position aside.
3. On all models, remove wheel bearing lubricant cap from center of rotor.
4. Remove cotter pin, nut and washer from steering knuckle assembly.
5. Carefully pull brake rotor from steering knuckle.
6. Reverse procedure to install, prior to installing cotter pin onto steering knuckle, adjust wheel bearing as follows:
a. Torque nut to 21 ft. lbs. while turning brake rotor clockwise. This will remove any grease or burrs which may cause excessive wheel bearing
play.
b. Back off nut to a just loose position.
c. Hand tighten nut until next slot.
d. Install cotter pin and wheel bearing lubricant cap.
