Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Removing The Wheel And Tire Assembly
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Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
1. Remove the lug nuts.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
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 164-R3600 OR
EQUIVALENT. 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. GRINDING OR SANDING BRAKE LININGS, PADS, ROTORS, DRUMS OR CLUTCH
FACINGS SHOULD BE PERFORMED USING PROPERLY EXHAUST-VENTILATED EQUIPMENT.
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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.
Inspecting Brake Shoes And Linings
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Inspect the brake shoes and linings for wear or contamination.
NOTE: Replace the lining if worn to or past specifications. Replace the brake shoes and linings in complete axle sets.