Removal Procedure
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CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and brake pipe fittings.
- Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose, then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
- Remove the brake hose retaining clip from the hose mounting bracket.
- Remove the jounce hose from the bracket.
- Disconnect the rear brake pipes from the junction block on the rear axle and cap or plug the brake pipe fitting ends.
- Remove the junction block retaining bolt from the axle.
- Remove the brake hose from the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
IMPORTANT:
Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.