This document provides instructions for removing and installing the front disc brake on a 2000 Ford Explorer. The removal process involves taking off the caliper anchor plate, brake disc, hub (on 4x2 vehicles), and wheel hub grease seal. Installation is the reverse, and includes cleaning parts, lubricating bearings (on 4x2 vehicles), and securing the hub with a spindle nut, retainer, and cotter pin. Proper tightening of the spindle nut while rotating the disc and hub is emphasized.
This document provides instructions for removing and installing the front disc brake on a 2000 Ford Explorer. The removal process involves taking off the caliper anchor plate, brake disc, hub (on 4x2 vehicles), and wheel hub grease seal. Installation is the reverse, and includes cleaning parts, lubricating bearings (on 4x2 vehicles), and securing the hub with a spindle nut, retainer, and cotter pin. Proper tightening of the spindle nut while rotating the disc and hub is emphasized.
This document provides instructions for removing and installing the front disc brake on a 2000 Ford Explorer. The removal process involves taking off the caliper anchor plate, brake disc, hub (on 4x2 vehicles), and wheel hub grease seal. Installation is the reverse, and includes cleaning parts, lubricating bearings (on 4x2 vehicles), and securing the hub with a spindle nut, retainer, and cotter pin. Proper tightening of the spindle nut while rotating the disc and hub is emphasized.
Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS SECTION 206-03: Front Disc Brake 2000 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 06/17/1999 Disc Removal 1. Remove the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (2B292). For additional information, refer to Brake Caliper Anchor Plate in this section. 2. On 4x4 vehicles, remove the brake disc (1125). 3. On 4x2 vehicles, remove the brake disc and hub (1102) as follows: 1. Remove the hub grease cap (1131). 2. Remove the cotter pin. 3. Remove the nut retainer. 4. Remove the spindle nut. 5. Remove the front wheel outer bearing retainer washer (1195). 6. Remove the outer front wheel bearing (1216). 7. Remove the brake disc and hub. 4. Remove the wheel hub grease seal (1190). 1. Remove the wheel hub grease seal. 2. Remove the inner front wheel bearing. Installation 1. On AWD and 4x4 vehicles, position the brake disc to the wheel hub. Use Metal Brake Parts Cleaner F3AZ-19579-SA or equivalent to clean the brake disc. 2. On 4x2 vehicles, thoroughly clean and inspect the front wheel bearings and the brake disc and hub. Use Metal Brake Parts Cleaner F3AZ-19579-SA or equivalent. 3. On 4x2 vehicles, lubricate the front wheel bearings. Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B. 4. On 4x2 vehicles, install a new wheel hub grease seal. 1. Install the inner front wheel bearing. 2. Install a new wheel hub grease seal. 5. On 4x2 vehicles, install the brake disc and hub. 1. Position the brake disc and hub. 2. Install the outer front wheel bearing. 3. Install the front wheel outer bearing retainer washer. 4. Install the spindle nut. 6. Tighten the spindle nut while rotating the brake disc and hub. 7. Loosen the spindle nut. 8. Tighten the spindle nut while rotating the brake disc and hub. 9. On 4x2 vehicles, install the following components: 1. Install the nut retainer. 2. Install the cotter pin.
3. Install the hub grease cap. 10. Install the front disc brake caliper anchor plate. For additional information, refer to Brake Caliper Anchor Plate in this section.