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Assembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Piston Inner Seal
    GM1245713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lubricate a new piston inner seal with brake fluid.
  2. Install the piston inner seal into the caliper housing groove. Ensure the seal is not twisted.
  3. Lubricate the outer piston dust seal with brake fluid.
  4. Install the outer piston dust seal in the groove.
  5. Lubricate the piston with brake fluid.
  6. Push the piston into its bore and ensure the dust seal is seated in the piston groove.
    7. Fig 2: View of Pins and Rubber Boots
    GM1245710Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Coat the pins with Silicone Brake Lubricant, GM P/N 89021536, ACDelco P/N 89021537 (Canadian P/N 89021538), or equivalent, and install the boots.
    8. Fig 3: Caliper Bleed Valve And Dust Cap
    GM1245716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  8. Install the caliper bleeder valve and the dust cap.

    Tighten:  Tighten the caliper bleeder valve to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

  9. Install the front pad brake set and the pad springs. Refer to Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement .
    10. Fig 4: Caliper Assembly
    GM1245718Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the retaining frame to the caliper housing with the guide pin bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining frame-to-caliper housing bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

  11. Install the caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
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