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Installation (Rear - Utility With 4-Wheel Steering)

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CAUTION: When lifting the vehicle do not allow the jack to touch the rear steering gear. If the jack touches the rear steering gear you may damage the gear or the rack and pinion boots. If the boots are damaged replace the rack and pinion boot.
  1. Install the anti-rattle clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket. See Figure.
  2. Install the disc brake pads to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  3. Before installing the 2 brake caliper mounting bracket bolts, remove all traces of the original adhesive patch. See Figure. Clean the threads of the bolts with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry. Apply Threadlocker (GM P/N 12345493) to the threads of the bolts.
  4. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket and the 2 brake caliper mounting bracket bolts. Tighten the 2 brake caliper mounting bracket bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. Before installing the 2 brake caliper mounting bolts, remove all traces of the original adhesive patch. See Figure. Clean the threads of the bolts with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry. Apply Threadlocker (GM P/N 12345493) to the threads of the bolts.
  6. Install the brake caliper to the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  7. Install the 2 brake caliper mounting bolts. Tighten the 2 brake caliper mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  8. Install the quarter shaft shield. See Figure.
  9. Install the quarter shaft shield nut and the bolt. Tighten the quarter shaft shield nut and the bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. With the engine OFF gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of it's travel distance.
  13. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  14. Wait 15 seconds then repeat steps  12 and  13 until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
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