Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996)
Brake Rotor/Disc: Service and Repair
1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
2. Remove caliper and brake pads as outlined under Brake Pad/Service and Repair.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect brake line from caliper. After caliper has been removed from rotor, support it to prevent brake line
damage.
3. Proceed as follows:
a. Remove grease cap, cotter pin, hub nut lock, hub nut, thrust washer and outer wheel bearing.
b. Remove rotor and hub assembly. Avoid damaging ABS tone wheel, located on rotor hub.
c. If necessary, remove wheel bearing from rotor hub for rotor refinishing.
4. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Install new bearing grease seal and repack wheel bearings. After rotor installation, adjust wheel bearings by tightening nut (with wheel
rotating) until bearing end play is 0-0.003 inch.
b. Inspect ABS tone wheel for damage. Rotor assembly must be replaced if tone wheel is damaged.
c. Tighten wheel lug nuts to specifications.
