Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
positions to retain the indexed front disc brake rotor to the wheel hub.
4. Install the disc brake caliper/front disc brake caliper anchor plate assembly on the front wheel spindle using new bolts, hand start and tighten to
119 Nm (87 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Failure to tighten lug nuts in a star pattern may result in high rotor runout, which will speed up the development of brake roughness,
shudder and vibration.
5. Install wheel and tire assembly using Accutorq(r) lug nut sockets or equivalent on 1/2 inch drive air impact wrench or use torque wrench to tighten
lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-104 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower vehicle and retest brake system.
Rear
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear disc brake caliper.
2. Mark rotor and one wheel stud with touch-up paint to ensure proper re-alignment.
3. Remove and discard two push nuts retaining disc brake rotor to wheel hub. Remove disc brake rotor from wheel hub.
NOTE: Lubrication of hub pilot diameter with silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound will ease future removal.
INSTALLATION
1. Thoroughly clean all rust and dirt from hub and rotor surface. Contamination will keep rear disc brake rotor from sitting flat on the hub surface.
2. If rear disc brake rotor is being replaced, remove protective coating from new rear disc brake rotor with non-chlorinated metal brake parts cleaner.
3. If original rotor is being installed, align index marks and install disc brake rotor on wheel hub.
4. Check rotor runout, and index in position of lowest runout.
5. Install two new retaining (push) nuts securely.
6. Install rear disc brake caliper.
