Capri L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC Turbo (1991)
Brake Rotor/Disc: Service and Repair
Removal
1.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2.
Using a chisel, unstake and remove halfshaft retaining nut and washer. Discard nut and washer.
3.
Remove brake pads and caliper from the steering knuckle as outlined previously in this section. Support the caliper by a wire strung from the coil
spring. Do not disconnect the brake line from the caliper.
4.
Using tie rod end separator tool No. T85M-3395-A or equivalent, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
5.
Remove ball joint pinch bolt. Separate control arm from steering knuckle.
6.
Remove steering knuckle to strut assembly retaining bolts.
7.
Using knuckle puller tool No. T87C-1104-A and step plate tool No. D80L-630-3 or equivalents, remove the rotor and hub assembly from the
steering knuckle. The dust shield is pressed onto the steering knuckle. If the bearings are not being serviced, leave the dust shield attached
to the knuckle.
Installation
1.
Install rotor to the hub. Torque retaining bolts to 33-39 ft. lbs.
2.
Press the hub and rotor assembly into the steering knuckle.
3.
Position the steering knuckle on the MacPherson strut, then install the retaining bolts. Torque bolts to 69-86 ft. lbs.
4.
Raise the lower control arm and position the lower ball joint stud in the steering knuckle, then install the ball joint pinch bolt.
5.
Torque pinch bolt 32-39 ft. lbs.
6.
Install caliper and brake pads as previously outlined in this section.
7.
Install new halfshaft retaining nut, then torque nut to 116-174 ft. lbs.
8.
Install wheel and tire assembly, then torque wheel lug nuts to 65-88 ft. lbs.
