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Front Brake Shield Replacement (JD9, JF3, JF7, JG4)

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Fig 1: Front Brake Shield (JD9, JF3, JF7, JG4)
GM1828786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2500) or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (1500) .
1 Disc Brake Splash Shield
Tip:  Align the relief in the forward edge of the disc brake splash shield with the steering arm on the steering knuckle.