Section 06-04: Brakes, Rear Disc
1996 F-Super Duty Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Rotor

 
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
DescriptionTool Number
Hub Locknut WrenchT88T-4252-A

Removal

  1. Remove the disc brake caliper (2B120). Refer to Caliper in the Removal and Installation portion of this section.

  1. Remove the axle shaft (4234). Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly portion of Section 05-02E.

    Rear Disc Brake Assembly

    ItemPart NumberDescription
    11012Lug Nut
    21007Wheel
    31109Rear Hub and Rotor Assembly
    42B120Disc Brake Caliper
    54001Dana Full-Floating Axle — Model 80
    64A140Axle Shaft-to-Rear Hub Bolt
    71001Rear Wheel Gasket
    81239Outer Bearing Cup
    91243Inner Bearing Cup
    101175Inner Hub Seal
    111244Rear Wheel Bearing Inner Cone and Roller
    121240Rear Wheel Bearing Outer Cone and Roller
    131A124Hub Nut
    144234Axle Shaft
    ATighten to 190 Nm
    (140 Lb-Ft)
    BTighten to 113-153 Nm
    (84-112 Lb-Ft)
    CTighten to 68-82 Nm (51-60 Lb-Ft). Back Off 90 Degrees and Retighten to 41-54 Nm (31-39 Lb-Ft) While Rotating Rear Hub and Rotor Assembly.
  1. NOTE: Press in on the tool to disengage the nut ratchet.

    Remove the wheel bearing hub nut using Hub Locknut Wrench T88T-4252-A, so that the drive tangs engage the four slots of the hub nut.

    ItemPart NumberDescription
    1Valve Stem Alignment Pin (Dual Rear Wheel Only)
    (Part of 1109)
    2Wheel Pin Locating Hole (Part of 1109)
    3Slot (Part of 1A124)
    4Drive Tang
    (Part of T88T-4252-A)
    5T88T-4252-AHub Locknut Wrench
    61A124Hub Nut
    ATighten to 88-102 Nm
    (65-75 Lb-Ft) while rotating hub. After tightening, ratchet back 90°, then tighten to 20-27 Nm (15-20 Lb-Ft). The maximum torque to rotate the hub is 2-3 Nm (18-27 Lb-In). Wheel end play is 0.00mm (.000 In.).
  1. Remove the outer rear wheel bearing cone and roller.

  1. Protect the rear axle spindle threads with cardboard tubing, tape or equivalent.

  1. Remove the rear hub and rotor assembly using care not to damage the rear axle spindle threads.

  1. With the rotor facing upward, secure the rear hub and rotor assembly in a vise with protective jaw caps.

  1. Remove the ten rotor-to-rear hub bolts and remove the rotor from the rear hub (1109).

Installation

  1. Position the rotor on the rear hub.

  1. Install the ten rotor-to-rear hub bolts. Tighten to 113-153 Nm (84-112 lb-ft).

  1. Protect the rear axle spindle threads with cardboard tubing or tape.

  1. Carefully position the rear hub and rotor assembly on the rear axle spindle. Remove the thread protection.

  1. Install the outer wheel bearing cone and roller and start the bearing hub nut making sure the hub nut tab is properly located in the keyway prior to thread engagement.

  1. NOTE: This procedure is intended to prevent side-to-side end play of the hub and rotor assembly. To verify that there is no side-to-side end play, use a dial indicator magnetically mounted to the spindle end with the indicator on the outboard surface of the hub.

    Position the Hub Locknut Wrench T88T-4252-A so that the drive tangs of the tool engage the four slots of the nut. Apply inward pressure to the socket to separate the ratcheting components of the nut, tighten to 88-102 Nm (65-75 lb-ft). Back off 90 degrees, then retighten to 20-27 Nm (15-20 lb-ft). Rotate hub occasionally while tightening to seat the bearings.

  1. Prior to installation of the axle shaft, clean and remove any debris in the hub bolt holes.

  1. Inspect axle shaft for:

    Replace axle shaft if any of these conditions exist.

  1. Install the axle shaft and rear wheel gasket (1001).

  1.  CAUTION: Do not tighten the axle shaft-to-rear hub bolts until the lug nuts (1012) are tightened to specification.

    Using new axle shaft-to-rear hub bolts, coat the bolt threads with a suitable thread adhesive and install the bolts only until they seat.

  1. Install the disc brake caliper. Refer to Caliper in the Removal and Installation portion of this section.

  1. Install the wheels (1007).

  1. Remove safety stands and lower the vehicle to the floor.

  1. Tighten the lug nuts to 190 Nm (140 lb-ft).

  1. Tighten the axle shaft-to-rear hub bolts to 113-153 Nm (84-113 lb-ft).