W 250 Pickup L6-359 5.9L DSL (1989)
Fig 5 Removing Or Installing Caliper
Removal & Inspection
1. Remove locking hub assembly, if equipped.
2. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel assembly.
3. Remove caliper retainer and anti-rattle assemblies.
4. Remove caliper from disc and support caliper to prevent damage to brake line.
5. Remove inboard brake shoe.
6. Remove grease cap and driving hub snap ring, then the driving hub and retaining spring.
7. On all models, remove wheel bearing adjusting locknut using tool C-4170 or equivalent, then the washer and adjusting nut.
8. Remove rotor assembly. The outer wheel bearing and retainer spring plate will slide out as rotor is removed.
9. Pry inner wheel bearing grease seal from hub, then remove bearing cone and the inner and outer bearing cups.
Bendix Disc System 8 Lug Wheels
Fig 5 Removing Or Installing Outer Lockout
NOTE: Whenever the disc and hub is removed for brake service the bearings should be cleaned, inspected and lubricated -- before assembly, as
follows.
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Clean bearings and interior of hub thoroughly, removing all old grease.
Cleaning and Inspecting Bearings
1. Remove oil seal and inner bearing from hub.
2. Soak bearings in cleaning solvent.
3. Strike the flat of the bearings against a wooden block several times; immersing the bearings in the solvent between blows to jar and wash old
particles of hardened grease from bearing.
4. Repeat this operation until bearings are clean.
