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Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the lug nuts and the wheel and tire assembly.





3. Remove the W-spring.

Caliper/Pad Locating Pins:





4. Remove the two disc brake caliper locating pins.





5. Remove the M-spring.
6. Remove the front disc brake pads and shims from the disc brake caliper.
7. Push the piston fully back into the caliper bore.

WARNING: ASBESTOS HAZARD
^ BRAKES MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS. DO NOT BREATHE ASBESTOS DUST. BREATHING ASBESTOS DUST MAY CAUSE ASBESTOSIS AND CANCER.
^ DO NOT CLEAN BRAKE AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES BY DRY BRUSHING OR WITH COMPRESSED AIR. DUST AND DIRT FROM BRAKE AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS THAT ARE HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH WHEN MADE AIRBORNE.

NOTE:
^ If a vacuum suitable for asbestos is not available, clean the brake and clutch assemblies while they are wet. If dust generation is still possible, wear government-approved toxic dust purifying respirators.
^ Grinding or sanding on brake linings, pads, rotors, drums, or clutch facings should be done only while using properly exhaust-ventilated equipment.
^ OSHA requires areas where asbestos dust generation is possible to be isolated and posted with warning signs. Only technicians performing brake or clutch repair should be present in the area.

8. Clean brake and clutch assemblies with a vacuum cleaner recommended for use with asbestos fibers.
9. Dispose of the vacuum dust and dirt in a sealed bag to prevent dust exposure. Label the bag per OSHA instructions and notify the trash hauler of the bag's contents.
10. Remove the banjo bolt and discard the two copper washers.
11. Remove the two brake caliper bolts and the front disc brake caliper.

INSTALLATION
NOTE: Tighten caliper bolts to 39-43 Nm (29-36 ft.lbs).
NOTE: Use two new copper washers when installing banjo-bolt.
NOTE: Tighten banjo-bolt to 39-43 Nm (29-36 ft.lbs).
NOTE: Tighten the lug nuts in the specified sequence to 89-117 Nm (66-86.7 ft.lbs.)

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Bleed serviced components.
3. Road test vehicle.
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