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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the rear brake hose (4).
  2. Install the junction block bolt (5). Tighten the junction block bolt to 17 N.m (13 Lb ft).
  3. Install the brake hose retaining clip (2).
  4. Connect the brake pipe fitting (9). Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
  5. Loosely connect the rear brake pipe fittings to the junction block. Using a backup wrench, tighten the rear brake pipe fittings to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
  6. Ensure that the hose does not make contact with any part of the suspension. Check the hose in extreme right and extreme left turn conditions. If the hose makes contact, remove the hose and correct the condition.
  7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)  .
  8. Lower the vehicle.