Disc & Drum: Removal & Installation Eagle Summit I

Removal

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel(s). Remove lower lock pin or sleeve bolt. see scheme 16 Lift caliper body upward.
2. Support caliper aside. Remove shim(s), shim holder (if equipped), anti-squeak shim and pad assembly from support mounting. Remove pad clips.

Installation

If installing new pads, compress piston to bottom of bore. Install retaining clips, pad assembly, shim(s), shim holder (if equipped) and anti-squeak shim onto support mounting. Depress brake pedal several times to expand caliper piston.

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel(s). Separate rubber flexhose from hydraulic line at brake hose mount, located on strut housing. Secure end of hydraulic line to prevent spillage of brake fluid.
2. Remove hose clip from brake hose mount. Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Remove upper and lower caliper-to-steering knuckle bolts. Lift caliper body upward. Remove caliper.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article. Bleed brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .

Removal (Colt, Colt 200, Mirage & Summit)

1. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove front wheel(s). Remove caliper. Remove cotter pin, wheel bearing nut and washer.
2. Separate lower ball joint and tie rod end from steering knuckle. Using Puller (MB990241-01), push drive shaft through hub. Remove steering knuckle-to-strut housing bolts.
3. Remove knuckle from strut assembly. Remove hub and knuckle assembly. Using Bracket (MB991056) and Bolt (MB990998), separate hub from steering knuckle. (Scheme 2) Remove rotor from hub.

Scheme 2

1. Using Bolt (MB990998), install hub and rotor assembly into knuckle. Tighten bolt to 144-188 ft. lbs. (195-255 N.m). Rotate hub to seat bearings.
2. Measure hub starting torque and wheel bearing end play. Starting torque should be 11 INCH lbs. (1.2 N.m) and end play should be .008" (.20 mm) or less. If end play is not within specification, check hub installation. Reverse removal procedure to complete installation.

Removal & Installation (Colt Vista, Diamante, Eclipse, Expo/Expo LRV, Galant, Stealth, Summit Wagon, & 3000GT)

Raise vehicle, and remove wheel(s). Remove caliper, and slide rotor off hub. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Removal (Montero, Pickup 2WD & Ram-50 2WD)

Raise and support vehicle. Remove front caliper. Remove hub (dust) cap, cotter pin and nut. Remove washer and outer wheel bearing. Remove front hub assembly. Remove bolts attaching rotor to front hub, and separate assemblies.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten wheel bearings to 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m). Loosen nut, and then retighten it to 72 INCH lbs. (8 N.m). Install cotter pin. If pin does not align, loosen nut as needed to a maximum of 30 degrees.

Removal (Pickup 4WD & Ram-50 4WD)

Raise and support vehicle. Remove and support brake calipers. Place hub in free-wheeling position. Remove drive hub cover using an oil filter wrench and protective cloth. Remove snap ring, shim and free-wheeling hub from drive axle. (Scheme 3) Remove lock washer. Remove lock nut using Lock Nut Wrench (MB990954). Remove front hub assembly.

1. Install front hub assembly. Install lock nut, and tighten it to 94-145 ft. lbs. (127-197 N.m). Loosen lock nut, and retighten it to 18 ft. lbs. (24 N.m). Loosen lock nut 30-40 degrees. Reverse removal procedure for remaining components.
2. After installation is complete, check drive axle end play. Adjust end play if it is not .002" (.05 mm) or less. Rotate drive axle forward and rearward until maximum end play is obtained.
3. If adjusting axle shaft end play, use proper shim to obtain desired end play. Shim is located behind snap ring on end of drive axle. Install shim, and recheck axle end play.

Scheme 3

Removal (Colt Vista, Diamante, Expo/Expo LRV, Montero, Stealth, Summit Wagon, & 3000GT

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel(s). Disconnect rear speed sensor. Remove rear disc brake calipers and rotors. Remove hub cap, flange nut and washer. (Scheme 4)
2. Remove rear hub bearing and adjusting wheel spring. Remove shoe hold-down cup, spring and pin. Note how shoe-to-anchor spring is installed, and then remove adjuster and shoe-to-anchor spring. Remove strut and return spring. Remove clip and shoe and lining assembly.

Scheme 4

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. When installing shoe-to-anchor spring, ensure spring is installed correctly. When installing adjuster, install left adjuster with adjusting bolt facing vehicle front and right adjuster with adjusting bolt facing vehicle rear.
2. After tightening flange nut, align spindle indentation and crimp nut. After installing speed sensor, ensure gap between rotor teeth and sensor pole piece is .008-.028" (0.20-0.71 mm).

Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel(s), and disconnect parking brake cable. Remove lower lock pin bolt. Lift caliper body upward. Using a wire, support caliper from underbody. Remove inner shim(s), anti-squeak shim and pad assembly from support mounting. Remove pad clips.

Rotate piston to align notches in piston projection on back of pads (if equipped). Install retaining clips, pad assembly, inner shim(s) and anti-squeak shim onto support mounting. Lower caliper body, and install lock pin.

Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel(s). Disconnect parking brake cable connection. Disconnect brake hose from caliper. Secure end of hydraulic line to prevent spillage of brake fluid. Remove upper and lower caliper mounting bolts. Lift caliper body upward. Remove caliper.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article. Bleed brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .

Removal & Installation

Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear caliper and rotor. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Removal (Colt, Colt 200, Colt Vista, Expo/Expo LRV, Mirage, Summit & Summit Wagon)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear hub (dust) cap and nut. (Scheme 5) On type No. 1 drums, remove outer wheel bearing and hub/brake drum assembly. On type No. 2 drums, remove brake drum assembly. On both brake types, remove shoe retainer spring, shoe-to-shoe spring and shoe hold-down spring.
2. Disconnect parking brake cable from lever. Remove brake shoes with adjuster spring as an assembly, and separate adjuster spring from brake shoes. Remove parking brake lever snap ring, and disengage lever from brake shoe.

Scheme 5

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply Lubriplate to backing plate bosses, adjuster assembly threads and parking brake lever pin.
2. Set adjustment assembly so brake shoes lightly contact brake drum. Depress brake pedal to center shoes, and check pedal travel. Rotate brake drum to ensure free movement.

Removal (Galant)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear hub (dust) cap, cotter pin, lock cap and wheel bearing nut. (Scheme 6) Remove washer and outer wheel bearing. Remove hub/brake drum assembly. Remove shoe retainer spring, shoe-to-shoe spring and shoe hold-down spring.
2. Remove retainers, washer and adjuster lever. Remove washer and shoe assembly. Disconnect parking brake cable from lever. Remove parking brake lever snap ring, and disengage lever from brake shoe.

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply Lubriplate to backing plate bosses, adjuster assembly threads and parking brake lever pin.
2. Before installing brake drum, set shoe outer diameter to 7.96-7.97" (202.2-202.4 mm). Install brake drum. Reverse removal procedure for remaining components.
3. When installing wheel bearing nut, tighten it to 14 ft. lbs. (19 N.m). Rotate brake drum a few times to seat bearing. Loosen nut, and retighten it to 84 INCH lbs. (9.5 N.m) while rotating brake drum. Install lock cap and cotter pin. Wheel bearing nut may be backed off a maximum of 15 degrees to align cotter pin holes.

Removal (Pickup & Ram-50)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel and brake drum. Remove shoe return spring and brake shoe adjuster. (Scheme 7) Remove adjusting spring, shoe retaining spring and shoe hold-down pins.
2. Remove shoe and lining assembly with parking brake lever. Remove cable from parking lever. Remove parking brake lever snap ring, and disengage lever from brake shoe.

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply Lubriplate to backing plate bosses, adjuster assembly threads and parking brake lever pin.
2. Set adjustment assembly so brake shoes lightly contact brake drum. Depress brake pedal to center shoes, and check pedal travel. Rotate brake drum to ensure free movement.

Scheme 6

Scheme 7

Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear brake drum and shoes. See REAR BRAKE DRUM & SHOES . Remove wheel cylinder and seal assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Bleed brakes.

Drain brake fluid from master cylinder. Remove sensor connector (if equipped). Disconnect brakelines from master cylinder, and install plugs to prevent brake fluid spillage. Remove master cylinder from booster unit, and separate reservoirs from housing (if necessary).

To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installation, check and adjust clearance between back of master cylinder piston and power brake push rod. Refer to MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD under ADJUSTMENTS. After installation is complete, adjust pedal height. Refer to BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT & FREE PLAY under ADJUSTMENTS. Bleed brake system. Refer to BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .

Remove brake master cylinder. Disconnect vacuum hose from power brake unit. Disconnect clevis pin attaching brake pedal to power brake unit push rod. From inside vehicle, remove 4 nuts attaching power brake unit to firewall. Remove power brake unit.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Install master cylinder. Bleed brake system if necessary.

Remove vacuum hose with check valve from power brake unit. Loosen hose clamp(s) and remove check valve from hose on Colt, Colt 200, Mirage and Summit. On all models, coat end(s) of check valve with sealant before installation. Install valve with arrow (identification mark) pointing toward intake manifold. Install and secure hose clamp(s).

Removal (Montero, Pickup & Ram-50)

1. With disc or drum removed, disconnect brakeline from wheel cylinder. Disconnect parking brake cable end, and remove cable attaching bolts. Remove brake backing plate, bearing case and axle shaft as an assembly. If axle shaft binds, use slide hammer and puller to remove.
2. Remove shims, "O" ring and snap ring. Retain shims for installation. Secure axle shaft assembly in a vise, and remove one retainer bolt from backing plate. Push bearing case completely to side of dust cover. Place adhesive tape around edge of bearing case at retainer bolt hole to prevent damage. CAUTION: DO NOT damage bearing case or axle shaft when grinding or chiseling retainer ring.
3. Secure axle shaft, and grind retainer ring until retainer ring wall thickness is.04-.06" (1.0-1.5 mm) on axle shaft side and.08" (2.0 mm) on bearing side. (Scheme 8)
4. Change angle of grind, and remove remaining.08" (2.0 mm) of retainer ring wall on bearing side. (Scheme 8) Using a chisel, cut retainer ring. Remove ring. DO NOT damage axle shaft.
5. Install Puller (MB990787-01) to remove bearing case from axle shaft. Rotate nuts with equal force to remove wheel bearing. Remove bearing outer race using a hammer and drift. Remove oil seal from axle housing using a slide hammer and hook.

Scheme 8

Scheme 9

1. Apply Multipurpose Grease (SAE J310) to oil seal, oil seal cavity and contact surfaces. Install oil seal using seal driver. Press new oil seal into bearing case until it is flush with face of bearing case. Install backing plate and bearing case.
2. Apply grease to external surfaces of bearing outer race. Press bearing outer race into bearing case. Install rear brake assembly and bearing case. Pack bearing case and axle threads with grease. Install new retainer ring and snap ring.
3. Using a feeler gauge, measure clearance between snap ring and new retainer ring. Clearance should be less than.0065" (.166 mm). If clearance exceeds specification, install a new snap ring to bring clearance to specification. See «SNAP RING THICKNESS SPECIFICATION»(ref-44061-S12159641432001011500000) table. SNAP RING THICKNESS SPECIFICATION Thickness In. (mm) Color.060 (1.52) Red.067 (1.70) Purple.073 (1.85) Blue.079 (2.01) Yellow.085 (2.16) Neutral
4. Adjust clearance between bearing case and rear axle by inserting.04" (1.0 mm) shim and "O" ring into left rear axle housing. Apply semi-drying sealant to mating surface of bearing case. (Scheme 9) Install left axle shaft into rear housing, and tighten nuts diagonally to 36-43 ft. lbs. (49-58 N.m).
5. Install right axle shaft without shims and "O" ring. Temporarily tighten axle shaft nuts to about 53 INCH lbs. (6 N.m). Using a feeler gauge, measure clearance between bearing case and rear axle housing.
6. Remove right axle shaft. Install shims to equal bearing case-to-axle housing clearance plus.002-.008" (.05-.20 mm). Install "O" ring to right rear axle housing. Apply sealant to mating surface of bearing case. (Scheme 9)
7. Install axle into housing, tightening nuts diagonally to 36-43 ft. lbs. (49-58 N.m). Check axle shaft for.002-.008" (.05-.20 mm) end play using dial indicator. If end play is not within specification, change shims to obtain correct end play. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Adjust parking brake, and bleed brake system. See «BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM»(ref-44061-S36656882012001011500000).

Raise vehicle, and remove wheel(s). Remove hub (dust) cap, cotter pin, lock cap and bearing nut. (Scheme 6) Remove washer and outer wheel bearing. Remove hub/drum assembly. Pry off inner seal, and remove inner bearing.

Reverse removal procedure. Tighten wheel bearing nut to 14 ft. lbs. (19 N.m), and then rotate brake drum a few times to seat bearing. Loosen nut, and retighten it to 84 INCH lbs. (9.5 N.m) while rotating brake drum. Install lock cap and cotter pin. Wheel bearing nut may be backed off a maximum of 15 degrees to align cotter pin holes.

Removal & Installation (Colt, Colt 200, Colt Vista, Expo/Expo LRV, Mirage, Summit & Summit Wagon)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear hub (dust) cap and nut. (Scheme 5) On type No. 1 drums, remove outer wheel bearing and hub/brake drum assembly. On type No. 2 drums, remove brake drum and hub assembly. On both brake types, press inner bearing and race out of hub assembly.
2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Press inner bearing and seal into hub assembly. Tighten wheel bearing nut to specification. See «WHEEL BEARING NUT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-44061-S07568815772001011500000) table. Rotate brake drum to ensure free movement.

WHEEL BEARING NUT SPECIFICATIONS