Checking Rotor Runout And Thickness Variation; Measuring Rotor Thickness; Rotor / Hub Removal; Caliper Adapter Assembly - Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

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ROTORS (Continued)
Fig. 29 Checking Rotor Runout And Thickness
1 - DIAL INDICATOR
Fig. 30 Measuring Rotor Thickness
1 - MICROMETER
2 - ROTOR
REMOVAL - REAR - 2500/3500
(1) Raise and support the vehicle
(2) Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
(3) Remove the disc brake caliper, (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC
BRAKE CALIPERS - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the caliper adapter bolts.
(5) Remove the rear axle shaft from the housing
on dual rear wheels, (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL &
DRIVELINE/REAR AXLE - 286RBI/AXLE SHAFTS -
REMOVAL).
Variation
(6) Remove the hub and rotor assembly (C3500
only) (Fig. 31).
Fig. 31 ROTOR / HUB REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 1500/2500 FRONT
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove the caliper from the steering knuckle,
(Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/
DISC BRAKE CALIPERS - REMOVAL) and remove
caliper adapter assembly (Fig. 32).
NOTE: Do not allow brake hose to support caliper
adapter assembly.
Fig. 32 Caliper Adapter Assembly
1 - KNUCKLE
2 - CALIPER
3 - ROTOR
BRAKES 5 - 21