deadbugdug
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RE: Front wheel hubs.
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Ok, so I think I'm going to tackle this job myself...
Is there anything I should know about removing the caliper?Also, now that I own a torque wrench, how much squeeze should the nut get when I put it back on? In the first post it looks like around 200lbs, but that seems like maybe a lot? But then again I don't know, so any help would be appreciated!:7 -Jwww.ivotedblue.comwww.bradleyreport.net
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Nothing too special about the caliper. I do suggest removing the caliper only first, then the caliper anchor plate (the other part that extends over the rotor) instead of trying to remove them as an assembly. DON'T let the caliper hang by the hose -- use a wire coat hangar and suspend it from the upper A-arm. To get the dust cover off, I used a butter knife -- tapped the edge of the knife between the hub and dust cover with a hammer, working my way around until I had enough gap to go to town with a screwdriver. And yup -- the torque is as advertised in the first post, as per the Technical Service Publication computer CD purchased from Dominick France (hope I spelled your name right, Dom!).
Good luck, but you don't really need it because it's E-Z!!!!
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Ok, so I think I'm going to tackle this job myself...
Is there anything I should know about removing the caliper?Also, now that I own a torque wrench, how much squeeze should the nut get when I put it back on? In the first post it looks like around 200lbs, but that seems like maybe a lot? But then again I don't know, so any help would be appreciated!:7 -Jwww.ivotedblue.comwww.bradleyreport.net[/div]
Nothing too special about the caliper. I do suggest removing the caliper only first, then the caliper anchor plate (the other part that extends over the rotor) instead of trying to remove them as an assembly. DON'T let the caliper hang by the hose -- use a wire coat hangar and suspend it from the upper A-arm. To get the dust cover off, I used a butter knife -- tapped the edge of the knife between the hub and dust cover with a hammer, working my way around until I had enough gap to go to town with a screwdriver. And yup -- the torque is as advertised in the first post, as per the Technical Service Publication computer CD purchased from Dominick France (hope I spelled your name right, Dom!).
Good luck, but you don't really need it because it's E-Z!!!!