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Rear Brake Back Plate Removal and Installation: Installation

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  1. Apply sealant "A" to mating surface of bearing retainer with brake back plate.
    NOTE: Make sure to remove old sealant before applying it anew.
    "A": Sealant 99000-31110
    Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Mating Surface Of Bearing Retainer With Brake Back Plate
    G00797330Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Install brake back plate (3) to rear axle shaft (1).
    Fig 2: Installing Brake Back Plate To Rear Axle Shaft
    G00797331Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Apply sealant "A" to joint seam of rear axle housing (1) and brake back plate.
    NOTE: Make sure to remove old sealant before applying it anew.
    "A": Sealant 99000-31110
    Fig 3: Applying Sealant To Joint Seam Of Rear Axle Housing And Brake Back Plate
    G00797332Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Install rear axle shaft to rear axle housing.
  5. Tighten brake back plate nuts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Brake back plate nut (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 4: Tightening Brake Back Plate Nut
    G00797333Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install wheel cylinder, and tighten wheel cylinder bolts and brake pipe flare nut (or nuts) to specified torque. Refer to Steps 1) to 4) of Installation (for Non Sealed Type)  or Installation (for Gasket Sealed Type)  in "Wheel Cylinder Removal and Installation:".
  7. Install parking brake cable (3) to brake back plate (1).
    Fig 5: Installing Parking Brake Cable To Brake Back Plate
    G00797334Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Install brake shoes referring to Steps 1) to 4) of Installation  in "Rear Brake Shoe Removal and Installation:".
  9. Install brake drum. Refer to Steps 1) to 2) of Installation  in "Rear Brake Drum Removal and Installation:".
  10. Refill differential housing with new specified gear oil. Refer to REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL INSPECTION AND CHANGE for refill.
  11. Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. For bleeding operation, refer to "BLEEDING BRAKES:  ".
  12. Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Wheel nut (b): 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft) 

    Fig 6: Tightening Wheel Nut
    G00797335Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. Upon completion of all jobs, depress brake pedal with about 300 N (30 kg, 66 lbs) load three to ten times so as to obtain proper drum-to shoe clearance.

    Adjust parking brake cable. For adjustment, refer to "PARKING BRAKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT:  ".

  14. Tighten parking brake lever cover screws.
  15. Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and proper braking is obtained. Then remove vehicle from hoist and perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
  16. Check each installed part for oil leakage.
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