For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Block the rear wheels.
- Drain the air reservoirs. Refer to Air Brake Reservoir Draining .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the air drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
- Remove the wheel hub. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
- Remove the air line from the front air brake chamber. Refer to Hose and Line Replacement - Nylon Push-In Type Fitting .
- Remove the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Remove the bolts and the washers.
- Remove the front brake assembly from the knuckle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the front brake assembly to the knuckle.
- Install the washers and the bolts.
- Install the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Install the air line to the front air brake chamber. Refer to Hose and Line Replacement - Nylon Push-In Type Fitting .
- Install the wheel hub. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .
- Install the air drum.
- Adjust the front wheel bearings, if needed. Refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment .
- Install the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
- Start the engine.
- Charge the air system to the air compressor governor valve cut-out point.
- Check for the proper brake operation.
- Stop the engine.
- Set the parking brake.
- Remove the wheel blocks.
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the front cam brake assembly bolts to 280 N·m (206 lb ft).
