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Assembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: Brake Caliper Components
    GM817335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the bleeder valve (5) to the caliper.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bleeder valve to 8.3 N.m (73.46 lb in).

  2. Install the bleeder valve cap (4).
  3. Lubricate the caliper bore and the NEW set ring (11) with Delco Supreme 11 brake fluid, GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667), or an equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid.
  4. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the NEW piston seal (14).
  5. Install the piston seal into the caliper bore. Verify the seal is not twisted.
  6. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the caliper piston (13).
  7. Install the piston into the caliper bore.
  8. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the NEW piston boot (12).
  9. Install the piston boot to the grooves on the piston.
  10. Install the piston boot to the grooves on the caliper housing.
  11. Install the NEW set ring to the caliper housing.
  12. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the slide pins (2,9) and the slide pin boots (3,6,7).
  13. Install the slide pins and the slide pin boots to the caliper housing.
  14. Install the caliper to the vehicle. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear .
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