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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Rear Brake Caliper
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    CAUTION: Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Mark the position of the rear wheels relative to the wheel hubs and remove the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the bolt and the ring seals that attach the brake hose inlet fitting to the caliper.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Caliper Mounting Bolts And Brake Hose Attachments
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  4. Disconnect the brake hose. Plug the openings in the caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss or contamination.
  5. Remove the caliper mounting bolts from the steering knuckle.
  6. Remove the caliper.
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