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Removal and Installation

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    WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension, the electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the luggage compartment. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.
    2. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    3. CAUTION: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons, as this can damage the pistons and boots.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
  3. Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the caliper aside.
    • Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
    • To install, tighten to 36 Nm (27 lb-ft).
  4. Remove the brake pads and stainless steel slides from the brake caliper anchor plate.
  5. Remove the guide pins and guide pin boots.
    • Check the guide pins for binding and damage.
    • Install new guide pins if worn or damaged.
      Fig 1: Removing 2 Brake Caliper Anchor Plate Bolts
      G04583164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Use the correct type and length bolts.
    NOTE: When installing the brake caliper anchor plate, new brake caliper anchor plate bolts must be used.
  6. Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and the brake caliper anchor plate.
    • Discard the bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 160 Nm (118 lb-ft).
    7. CAUTION: Use the correct type and length bolts.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install new anchor plate bolts.
    8. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  8. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
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