For rear disc pad removal and installation, DO NOT disconnect brake hose from caliper (wire aside). Replace all pads on an axle if wear indicator on any pad contacts rotor or if pad is worn to within .03″ (.8 mm) of pad backing.
Removal (”A”, “B”, “C”, “K” & “U” Series)
1. Remove 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Using “C” clamp, compress caliper piston until it bottoms out in its bore.
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Removal 1. Disconnect ground cable from battery. 2. Jack-up vehicle, support it with safety stands, and remove front wheels. 3. Unlock axle nut. See Fig. 9 . CAUTION: Be sure to loose and retighten axle nut after removing wheel from vehicle. Failure to follow this rule may damage wheel bearings. 4. Remove axle nut while depressing brake pedal to prevent front drive shaft from turning. 5. Remove stabilizer link. See Fig. 10 . 6. Remove disc brake caliper from housing, and suspend it from strut using a wire. 7. Remove disc rotor from hub. See Fig. 11 . If disc rotor seizes up within hub, drive disc rotor out by installing an 8-mm bolt in screw hole on the rotor. 8. Remove cotter pin and castle nut which Read the rest of this entry »

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Introduction: Remove/Install rear sub-frame bushes in Mondeo. Can be used in situ – no need to remove sub-frame from vehicle. Applications: Ford Mondeo 2001, 10/2000 onwards
3.1 Ensure that the vehicle is adequately supported on axle stands before working under the vehicle.
3.2 Although there is no need to remove the sub-frame from the vehicle it will be necessary to lower it to gain access to both sides of the bush housing.
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Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle General Information.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector and air line if equipped with Real Time Damping (RTD) .
3. Support the rear axle.
4. Disconnect the RTD sensor ( if equipped). Refer to Rear Position Sensor Replacement -
Electronic Suspension – Left (15 Series) or Rear Position Sensor Replacement -
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Wilwood components comprise the elements of the broadest coverage line of bolt-on disc brake kits available. Bolt-on brake kits consist of specially engineered and matched groups of components designed to provide superior brake system performance and custom appeal over a wide range of applications. Most kits are easily installed with the common hand tools used to perform routine brake service. A few kits do require some modifications to the spindle or axle to complete Read the rest of this entry »

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THE FIRST THING TO DO IS TAKE INVENTORY of the parts received. Get familiar with the parts! The hardware list on the next page will list all fasteners by size and where they go. You’ll need to use assembly lube or grease for installing the urethane bushings. We use Valvoline #612 multi-purpose red grease. Loctite #609 is provided with this kit. Use it on all threaded fasteners.
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I used an BMK-13 By-Pass Oil Filter System Kit for a 5.3-liter gasoline Chevrolet V8. I have measured and my installation will also work for 4.8 / 5.3 / 6.0 Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac. I fabricated a custom steel bracket that simply bolts up to the alternator bracket. I backed out and used the main support bolt for the alternator. I also used two smaller bolts to Read the rest of this entry »

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2001 Subaru Legacy GT Sedan AWD F4-2.5L SOHC Vehicle Level Steering and Suspension Suspension Wheel Bearing Service and Repair
DISASSEMBLE 1. Remove knuckle. Refer to Steering and Suspension. 2. Using ST1 and ST2, remove hub from rear housing. 3. Remove back plate from rear housing. 4. Using a standard screwdriver, remove outer and inner oil seals. CAUTION: Use new oil seals. 5. Using flat bladed screwdriver, remove snap ring. 6. Using ST1 and ST2, remove bearing by pressing inner race. ST1 927430000 HOUSING STAND ST2 927440000 Read the rest of this entry »

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1999-2000 SUSPENSION’ ‘Front Removal (Except Odyssey & S2000)
1. Loosen lug nuts with vehicle weight on tires. Pry lock tab away from spindle nut, and loosen nut. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lug nuts and spindle nut. Remove wheel assembly. Remove brake hose mounting bolts, caliper assembly, and support aside. DO NOT put weight on flexible brake line.
2. Remove brake disc retaining screws. Install two 8 x 1.25-mm bolts in brake disc, and tighten bolts to force brake disc from hub. Alternate tightening of bolts to prevent brake disc from binding on hub. Disconnect ABS wheel sensor (if equipped) from steering knuckle and set aside. DO NOT disconnect sensor connector. Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end.
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Removal Timing Belt(Esteem)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove right side engine under cover. Remove power steering and A/C compressor drive belts. 2. Remove A/C compressor and power steering pump with hoses attached, and secure out of way. Support engine from above or with floor jack under oil pan. Remove air cleaner case with air cleaner outlet hose. 3. From timing belt end of engine, remove engine mount and mounting bracket. Loosen water pump pulley bolts. Remove water pump drive belt and pulley. 4. Remove 5 crankshaft pulley-to-crankshaft bolts. Remove pulley. It is NOT necessary to remove crankshaft center bolt. Remove timing belt cover. See Fig. 1 . 5. Rotate crankshaft clockwise to align timing marks. See Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 . Stamped “E” on camshaft sprocket must point straight up. Loosen timing belt tensioner bolt and stud nut. Move tensioner away from belt, and hand tighten bolt and nut. See Fig. 4 . 6. If reusing old belt, mark belt with an arrow indicating direction of rotation for installation reference. Remove timing belt.
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