Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L DOHC VIN R (2001)
Brake Rotor/Disc: Service and Repair
Front
Brake Disc
Removal
1. Remove the front disc brake caliper anchor plate.
2. On 4x4 vehicles, remove the brake disc.
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If necessary, resurface the brake disc. Ford recommends on-vehicle rotor machining. Follow the lathe manufacturer's instructions.
3. On 4x2 vehicles, remove the brake disc and hub as follows:
1
Remove the hub grease cap.
2
Remove the cotter pin.
3
Remove the nut retainer.
4
Remove the spindle nut.
5
Remove the front wheel outer bearing retainer washer.
6
Remove the outer front wheel bearing.
7
Remove the brake disc and hub.
4. If necessary on 4x2 vehicles, resurface the brake disc and hub. Ford recommends on-vehicle brake disc machining. Follow the lathe manufacturer's
instructions.
1
Remove the wheel hub grease seal.
2
Remove the inner front wheel bearing.
Installation
1. On 4x4 vehicles, position the brake disc.
1
Use Metal Brake Parts Cleaner F3AZ-19579-SA or equivalent. Clean the brake disc.
2
Position the brake disc.