Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
(Publication No.81-370-9110), pages 2-8 or 2-16 and 2-17 for information regarding steering knuckle service.
6.
Clean master cylinder reservoir and filler caps.
7.
Remove the reservoir filler cap and remove approximately 1/4 of the fluid from the reservoir. Use a clean suction gun or similar device to remove
the brake fluid.
8.
Bottom the caliper pist6ns in the caliper bores using a large C-clamp. Position the C-clamp frame on the rear of the caliper and clamp screw on the
outboard brake shoe.
9.
Remove the caliper slide pins.
10.
Remove caliper from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
DO NOT ALLOW THE CALIPER TO HANG BY THE BRAKE HOSE. USE A HANGER TO SUPPORT THE CALIPER.
11.
Secure a dial indicator to the steering knuckle Position the tip of the dial indicator onto the hub/bearing assembly wheel-mounting surface just
outside of the wheel stud circumference (Figure 2).
12.
Zero the dial indicator. Then, slowly rotate the hub/bearing assembly while recording the runout measurement.
13.
If the runout measurement exceeds 0.1 mm (0.004 in.), perform the following Repair Procedure. If the runout measurement is less than 0.1 mm
(0.004 in.), further diagnosis is required. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual, Groups 02, 05, and 22 for information regarding front
suspension, brakes, or tire/wheel diagnosis.
NOTE:
THE DIAGNOSIS SHOULD BE PERFORMED TO BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. ONLY PERFORM THE REPAIR
PROCEDURE TO HUB/BEARING ASSEMBLIES THAT EXCEED 0.1 MM (0.004 IN.) RUNOUT.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR (2)
52009528
Assembly, Hub/Bearing, Vehicles Equipped With Rear Wheel
Anti-lock Brakes
AR (2)
52009406
Assembly, Hub/Bearing, Vehicles Equipped With Four Wheel
Antilock Brakes
AR (2)
06504007
Nut, Spindle