Dodge Journey: Removal
FRONT
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
Fig. 163: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).
NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract the caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between the pads and the rotor to easily remove the caliper from the knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before removal by grasping the inboard side of the caliper and pulling outward working with the guide pins, thus retracting the piston. Never push on the piston directly as it may get damaged.
Fig. 164: CALIPER/ADAPTER MOUNTING
3. Remove the two bolts (3) securing disc brake caliper and adapter bracket (1) to the steering knuckle (2).
4. Remove the disc brake caliper and adapter bracket (1) from the knuckle (2) and rotor (4) as an assembly.
Hang the assembly out of the way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend the brake hose when doing this.
Fig. 165: VENTED BRAKE ROTOR MOUNTING
5. Remove any clips retaining the brake rotor to the wheel mounting studs.
6. Slide the brake rotor (2) off the hub and bearing (1).
REAR
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
Fig. 166: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).
NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract the caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between the pads and the rotor to easily remove the caliper from the knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before removal by grasping the inboard side of the caliper and pulling outward working with the guide pins, thus retracting the piston. Never push on the piston directly as it may get damaged.
Fig. 167: REAR CALIPER ADAPTER MOUNTING
3. Remove two bolts (1) securing the disc brake caliper and adapter bracket ( 2) to the knuckle (3).
4. Remove the disc brake caliper and adapter bracket (2) as an assembly from the knuckle (3) and rotor.
Hang the assembly out of the way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend the brake hose when doing this.
Fig. 168: SOLID BRAKE ROTOR MOUNTING
5. Remove any retaining clips, then slide the brake rotor (2) off the hub and bearing (1).
Standard procedure
BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING
NOTE: Refacing the rotor is not required each time the brake pads are
replaced, only
when the need is foreseen.
Any servicing of the rotor requires extreme care to ma ...
Installation
FRONT
NOTE: Inspect disc brake pads before installation.
Fig. 169: VENTED BRAKE ROTOR MOUNTING
1. Clean the hub face (1) to remove any dirt or corrosion where the rotor
mounts.
2. Insta ...
See also:
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back an ...
Standard Procedure
MASTER CYLINDER BLEEDING
1. Clamp the master cylinder in a vise with soft-jaw caps.
Fig. 88: BLEEDING MASTER CYLINDER WITH ABS
2. Thread a Bleeder Tube (2), Special Tool 8358-1, into the primary ...
Removal
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this
system before
performing the following operation. Failure to follow these instructions
may
result in serious or fat ...