Two large bolts hold what you are calling the retainer on.  Yuo will also
need to remove the small flat head screw between the wheel studs. Easiest
done by using a chisel.  Then
you have to pound the H#ll out of the rotors to break the rust off.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
            www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Mon, 27 Dec 2004, John Satnat wrote:

> My 87 Syncro GL has a warped front rotor.  I've got new ones, checked my Bentley, took off the wheel and lifted caliper up, and encountered a retainer  (I guess) for the rotor. Will someone tell me what else I have to remove?
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