Front Brake Hose Replacement (JH6, JH7)

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Fig 1: Front Brake Hose (JH6, JH7)

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Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning . WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning . Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Brake Pipe Fitting CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Remove any dirt or debris from the brake pipe fitting. Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination. Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
2	Hose Bracket to Frame Bolt Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
3	Hose Bracket to Control Arm Bolt Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
4	Hose Bracket to Steering Knuckle Bolt Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
5	Brake Hose Fitting Bolt Tighten: 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
6	Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (Qty: 2) Procedure Discard the brake hose fitting gaskets. Install 2 new brake hose fitting gaskets.
7	Brake Hose Procedure: Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Two-mode Hybrid) .