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Installation Procedure

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  1. Prepare the brake caliper bracket bolts and the bracket threaded holes for assembly:
    • Re-cut the bolt threads.
    • Re-cut the threaded holes.
    • Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
    • Apply thread lock agent to 2/3 of the threaded length of the bolts. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  2. GM4739748

    Front Brake Caliper Bracket(2) - Install

    3. CAUTION:

    Fastener Caution

  3. Front Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt(1) - Install and tighten[2x]
    1. First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
    2. Final Pass: 15 - 30 degrees - Use the special tool: EN-45059  meter
  4. GM4739747

    Front Brake Caliper Guide Pin Seal(3) - Install[2x]

  5. Apply a thin coat of special guide pin grease to the guide pins and insert a small amount of this grease into the guide pin holes. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    6. NOTE:
    • The upper guide pin has a bevel (arrow).
    • Ensure the brake caliper guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper guide pin and the guide pin slides freely in caliper bracket bore.
    • Gently lift the edge of the guide pin seal while pushing the guide pin into the caliper bracket bore to expel any trapped air.
  6. Front Brake Caliper Guide Pin- Upper(1) - Install
    7. NOTE:
    • Ensure the brake caliper guide pin seal is fully seated in the groove of the brake caliper guide pin and the guide pin slides freely in caliper bracket bore.
    • Gently lift the edge of the guide pin seal while pushing the guide pin into the caliper bracket bore to expel any trapped air.
  7. Front Brake Caliper Guide Pin- Lower(2) - Install
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  9. Front Brake Caliper - Install - Front Brake Caliper Replacement (JQ5) Front Brake Caliper Replacement (J60) Front Brake Caliper Replacement (J17) 
  10. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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