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Removal & Installation

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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure correct retention of these parts.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
    2. CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.
  2. Remove the bolts and position the caliper, pads and anchor plate assembly aside.
    • Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
    • To install tighten to 160 Nm (118 lb-ft).
  3. Remove the brake disc.
    4. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
  4. Remove the stabilizer link upper nut.
    • Discard the nut.
    • To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    5. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
  5. Remove the stabilizer link lower nut and the stabilizer bar link.
    • Discard the nut.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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