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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Brake Hose, Pipe Fittings, Mounting Bracket & Bolt
    GM1702361Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the brake hose (2) to the rear axle housing mounting bracket (4).
  2. IMPORTANT:
    • The brake hose must NOT be twisted during installation.
    • Leave the brake hose bracket loose, this will ease in installation the brake pipe fittings in the brake hose.
  3. Install the brake hose mounting bracket bolt (3).
  4. Remove the plugs or caps from the brake pipes fittings that were installed during the removal process.
  5. Finger tighten the brake pipe fittings (1) in the brake hose (2).
  6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: It maybe necessary to use a open end wrench to hold the brake hose while tightening the brake hose mounting bolt.
  7. Tighten the brake hose bracket bolt (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  8. Tighten the brake pipe fittings (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the fittings to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  9. Fig 2: View Of Mounting Bracket & Bolts
    GM1702363Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Position the brake hose bracket (2) to the frame.
  11. Install the bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  12. Fig 3: View Of Brake Pipe, Brake Hose & Pipe Fitting
    GM1702362Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Position the brake pipe (3) and install the brake pipe fitting (1) in the brake hose (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the fittings to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  14. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
  15. Lower the vehicle.