Grease Deflector - ABS Hub Rotor Nut

Grease Deflector - ABS Hub Rotor Nut

Removal

Caution: Replacement of nut and bolts: Various thread locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict the number of times a nut or bolt can be used.

Note:
The grease deflector ring was fitted to production vehicles at VIN number 018108 and on. Vehicles before this number must be fitted with a deflector ring when the rotor nut is removed for repair purposes.

1. Open engine compartment and fit paintwork protectors to fenders.

2. Raise front of vehicle and support on stands.

3. Remove front wheel.

4. Remove front brake disc.

5. Remove vertical link and hub assembly.





6. Remove brake-disc shield from vertical link.
- Remove screws.
- Remove disc shield.

7. Remove ABS hub rotor nut from vertical link and hub assembly.

8. Remove grease deflector from rotor nut.

9. Clean components.

Installation





1. Install grease deflector to rotor nut.
- Install the grease deflector ring as shown with deflectors towards rotor teeth.
- The distance at 'A' must be 0.5 mm.

2. Install ABS hub rotor nut to vertical link and hub assembly.





3. Install disc shield to vertical link.
- Position disc shield.
- Install and tighten bolts.

4. Install vertical link and hub assembly to vehicle.

5. Install brake disc.

6. Install wheel.

7. Remove stands and lower vehicle.