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Proportioning Valve: Installation

  1. Install the proportioning valve assembly and the 2 proportioning valve bracket bolts. See Figure. Tighten the 2 proportioning valve bracket bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  2. Install the left inner fender shield.
    1. Position the front fender liner to the front fender. Install the push-in retainers to the front fender liner.
    2. Install the front fender liner to front fender bolts. See Figure. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
    3. Install the front fender liner to front bumper fascia bolts. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
    4. Position the mud flap to the front fender, if equipped.
    5. Install the front mud flap screws. Tighten the screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
    6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lower the vehicle.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
    NOTE: Make sure brake pipes are correctly connected to brake pressure modulator valve. If brake pipes are switched by mistake, wheel lockup will occur and personal injury may result. The only 2 ways this condition can be detected are by using a scan tool or by doing an anti-lock stop.
  4. Remove the caps from the 4 brake pipes and install the 4 brake pipes to the proportioning valve. See Figure.
  5. Remove the caps from the 2 brake pipes and install the 2 brake pipes to the proportioning valve. Tighten all brake pipe fittings to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  6. Install the battery tray. Tighten the battery tray bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  7. Bleed the brake system. See MANUAL BLEEDING  or PRESSURE BLEEDING  under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.