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Mar 20, 2009 | 02:20 PM

freejack013

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Rotor Removal help

Hello, I need help before I break something. I have a 1999 F350 7.3l crew cab pickup. I need new rotors on all four I have started in the rear. I have pulled the tires and calipers/brakes. Next I need info on how the rotor is removed from the truck> I have pulled out the axle already. What I think is there is a bearing threaded on that hold the rotor/hub assembly on. If I am correct what is needed to remove that? is there any special tools I will be needing for this? let me know please. I need the truck back on the road soon.

Mar 20, 2009 | 02:24 PM

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There is a special socket used to remove the wheel bearing nut. The rotor bolts on from the back.

Mar 20, 2009 | 02:46 PM

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no special tool, sounds like the rotor might be rusted on. try spraying it with a penatrating oil of some sort, let it soak. if that don't work try hitting the rotor with a hammer or something.

Mar 20, 2009 | 02:48 PM

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here check these articles out for help:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...e__Part_I.html

and

this one really helps with the rears...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...__Part_II.html

Mar 20, 2009 | 02:50 PM

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is your truck single rear wheel or dual rear wheels?

Mar 20, 2009 | 03:00 PM

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thank you, any chance you know how to get the rotor off the axle housing.
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Mar 20, 2009 | 03:04 PM

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Mar 20, 2009 | 04:01 PM

freejack013

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for Future people trying this that lock ring come off by tapping lightly the ring until the assembly comes off and the whole rotor slips off. also there may be a wedge lodged in the top key slot. ( I have been told) there was none there on mine.

Mar 23, 2009 | 07:17 AM

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I actually replace all rotors and pads Saturday also. The rears were a pain in the @$$ to get off. One thing I think really helped out was to spray penatrating oil on the rotors, they were frozen or rusted on. Then pounded the rotor while turning it, then it slid right off.

Glad you got yours off.