Expedition 4WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
Brake Pad: Service and Repair
Front
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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ASBESTOS FIBER DUST MAY BE PRESENT ON BRAKE AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES AND IS HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH
IF INHALED.
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BRAKE AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES SHOULD BE CLEANED USING A VACUUM CLEANER RECOMMENDED FOR USE
WITH ASBESTOS FIBERS. THE BAG MUST BE LABELED PER OSHA INSTRUCTIONS, SEALED, AND THE TRASH
HAULER NOTIFIED AS TO THE BAG'S CONTENTS.
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IF A VACUUM SUITABLE FOR ASBESTOS IS NOT AVAILABLE, CLEANING SHOULD BE DONE WET. IF DUST
GENERATION IS STILL POSSIBLE, TECHNICIANS SHOULD WEAR GOVERNMENT-APPROVED TOXIC DUST
PURIFYING RESPIRATORS.
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (OSHA) REQUIRES AREAS WHERE ASBESTOS DUST GENERATION IS
POSSIBLE TO BE ISOLATED AND POSTED WITH WARNING SIGNS. ONLY TECHNICIANS PERFORMING BRAKE OR
CLUTCH REPAIR SHOULD BE PRESENT IN THE AREA.
1. Loosen the lug nuts.
1
Remove the center cap.
2
With the weight of the vehicle on the wheels, loosen the lug nuts.
CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized lug nut. Heat can damage the wheel and the wheel bearings.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE
OPERATIONS.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
1
Remove the lug nuts.
2
Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
