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To fit

  1. Clean the contact surfaces. Fit the hub and the brake shield with new nuts.

    Tightening torque 50 Nm +30° (40 lbf ft +30°) 

    Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 1-2
    G03619869Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Fit the wheel sensor connector.
  3. Clean the contact surfaces between the hub and the brake disc.

    Fit the brake disc and the lock bolt.

    Tightening torque 7 Nm (5 lbf ft) 

    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 3-4
    G03619870Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Clean the contact surfaces between the brake caliper holder and the steering swivel member.

    Fit the brake caliper holder with 74 96 268 Nut lock.

    Tightening torque 130 Nm +45° (96 lbf ft +45°) 

  5. Remove the inner brake pad and screw in the brake piston using 89 96 969 RESETTING TOOL  and 89 96 977 ADAPTER  .
    Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 5-6
    G03619871Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fit the brake pads.
    NOTE: Make sure that the springs on the inner pad rest in the piston groove.
  7. Fit the brake housing.

    Tightening torque 28 Nm (21 lbf ft) 

    Fit the protective covers.

    Fit the retaining spring to the brake caliper.

    Fig 4: Illustration For Step 7
    G03619872Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Fit the wheel.
  9. Lower the car to the floor.
  10. Depress the brake pedal several times to press out the self adjustment of the brake pistons and the parking brake.