Sovereign L6-4.0L (1991)
Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
HUB ASSEMBLY
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Slacken off the front road wheel nuts 1/4 turn each.
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Jack up the front of the vehicle and support with axle stands.
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Remove one wheel nut, mark the wheel relative to the stud, and remove the remaining wheel nuts.
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Remove the road wheel/tire assembly.
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Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor block connector.
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Remove the lower guide pin bolt (1) from the caliper.
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Pivot the caliper (1) upwards to gain access to the brake pads (2).
NOTE:Use an open-ended spanner to hold the guide pin during removal. This will prevent damage to the rubber dust cover.
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Remove the brake pads and remove the upper guide pin bolt.
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Re-position the caliper for access to the carrier securing bolts, cut and remove the lock wire.
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Remove the carrier securing bolts and remove the carrier.
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Remove the disc securing screw and remove the disc.