Contents: Removal the brake disc ↓ Removal the brake drum ↓ Installation ↓ Installing a brake disc ↓ Installing a brake drum ↓
All instructions below apply to both shock absorber strut and torsion bar suspensions.
Using a screwdriver, press the tachometer cable retainer on the left side of the hub cap. Remove the hub cap using a puller or rubber hammer.
Removal the brake disc
Unscrew the bolts, remove the washers.
Bend back the lock washers on the brake caliper bolts, unscrew the bolts and secure the caliper with wire.
Caution! Do not disconnect the brake hose.
Remove the brake disc and brake shield.
Removal the brake drum
Loosen the lock bolt.
Remove the brake drum and support with brake shoes (included).
Installation
Lubricate the wheel hub bearings with universal grease, check the rear oil seal, if necessary, remove it with a screwdriver and install a new one with a rubber hammer.
Installing a brake disc
Install the brake shield (if it was removed).
Install the brake disc together with the inner wheel hub bearing, install the front wheel hub bearing (lubricate with universal grease), insert (without distortion) pressure washer, screw on and tighten the clamp nut.
Install the caliper using the bolts and new lock washers. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 40 Nm (4.0 kgfm). Loosen the lock washers until the bolts can no longer rotate.
Adjust the play of the wheel hub bearings (see section "Checking and adjusting the play of wheel hub bearings").
Install the hub cap.
Installing a brake drum
Secure the support with brake pads (if it was removed). Tighten the bolts with spring washers to a torque of 50 Nm (5.0 kgfm).
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Push the brake drum together with the inner bearing (lubricated), lubricate and install the inner wheel hub bearing, install the pressure washer without tilting, lightly tighten the hub nut. Adjust the wheel hub play (see section "Checking and adjusting the play of wheel hub bearings").
Install the wheel hubs without lubrication, push the speedometer cable into the left side and secure it with the retaining ring.
Caution! If the brake hose was removed, bleed the brakes (see section "Bleeding the brake system").
Install the wheel, lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel mounting bolts to 130 Nm (13.0 kgfm).
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