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Assembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve Cap & Bleeder Valve
    GM2193549Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  1. Install the brake caliper bleeder valve cap (1) and bleeder valve (2) and tighten to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper Piston Seal
    GM2193548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Lubricate the brake caliper piston seal with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
  3. Install the brake caliper piston seal (1) into the brake caliper housing groove.
  4. Ensure the brake caliper piston seal is properly seated in the caliper housing groove and is not distorted.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Seal
    GM2193547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the brake caliper piston dust boot seal (1) into the brake caliper housing.
  6. Lightly lubricate the brake caliper piston dust boot seal lip with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
  7. Lightly lubricate the brake caliper piston with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Brake Caliper Piston
    GM2193546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Place the brake caliper piston (1) in the brake caliper housing bore and press the brake caliper piston squarely into the brake caliper.
  9. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
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