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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 42450-A Hub Cleaning Kit

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 378519  Size: SH
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.

  4. Object Number: 357705  Size: SH
  5. Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
  6. Notice: Do not allow calipers to hang from the flexible hoses. Doing so can damage the hoses.

  7. Use a strap or heavy gage wire in order to support the brake caliper and the brake caliper bracket.
  8. Remove the brake rotor.

Installation Procedure

  1. Clean any corrosion from the brake rotor flange.
  2. Use the J 42450-A in order to clean the hub flange.
  3. Install the brake rotor.

  4. Object Number: 357705  Size: SH
  5. Install the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 378519  Size: SH
  7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.