Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
Brake Rotor/Disc: Technician Safety Information
WARNING:
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Asbestos fiber dust may be present on brake and clutch assemblies and is hazardous to health if inhaled. Brake and clutch assemblies
should be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner recommended for use with asbestos fibers such as brake/clutch/service vacuum. The bag must
be labeled per osha instructions, sealed, and the trash hauler notified as to the bag's contents. 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. Grinding or sanding brake linings, pads, rotors, drums or clutch facings should be performed using properly
exhaust-ventilated equipment. 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.
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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 may result in unexpected
inflation or deflation of the air springs which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
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Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. if brake fluid
contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water
and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
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Always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign material present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub,
brake drum or front disc brake rotor that contacts the wheel. Installing wheels without proper metal to metal contact at the wheel
mounting surfaces can cause the lug nuts to loosen and could allow the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, causing loss of
control.
