Chrysler 1998 Voyager Service Manual page 110

5 - 28 BRAKES
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Remove the 2 caliper to steering knuckle guide
pin bolts (Fig. 44).
Fig. 44 Removing Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
(4) Remove caliper from steering knuckle, by first
rotating free end of caliper away from steering
knuckle. Then slide opposite end of caliper out from
under machined abutment on steering knuckle (Fig.
45).
Fig. 45 Caliper Assembly Mounting On Steering
Knuckle (Typical)
(5) Support caliper firmly to prevent weight of cal-
iper from being supported by the brake fluid flex
hose. Supporting weight of caliper by the brake fluid
flex hose, can damage the flexible brake hose (Fig.
46).
INSTALL
(1) Lubricate both steering knuckle abutments
with a liberal amount of Mopar Multipurpose Lubri-
cant, or equivalent.
Fig. 46 Storing Front Disc Brake Caliper
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper
assembly onto the steering knuckle, so the seals on
the caliper guide pin bushings do not get damaged
by the steering knuckle bosses.
(2) Carefully position caliper and brake pad
assemblies over brake rotor by hooking lower or
upper end of caliper over the machined abutment on
steering knuckle (Fig. 45). Then rotate caliper into
position at the top of the steering knuckle (Fig. 45).
Make sure that caliper guide pin bolts, bushings and
sleeves are clear of the steering knuckle bosses.
(3) Install the caliper guide pin bolts (Fig. 44) and
tighten to a torque of 41 N·m (40 ft. lbs.). Extreme
caution should be taken not to cross thread the
caliper guide pin bolts.
(4) Install the wheel and tire assembly.
(5) Using a torque wrench, tighten the wheel
mounting stud nuts in proper sequence until all nuts
are torqued to half specification. Then repeat the
tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135
N·m (100 ft. lbs.).
(6) Remove jackstands or lower hoist.
(7) Before moving vehicle, pump the brake
pedal several times to insure the vehicle has a
firm brake pedal.
REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER
During service procedures, grease or any other for-
eign material must be kept off brake shoe assem-
blies, and braking surfaces of rotor.
Handling of the rotor and caliper, must be done in
such a way as to avoid damage to the rotor and
scratching or nicking of lining on the brake shoes.
If inspection reveals that the caliper piston seal is
leaking, it MUST be replaced immediately.
During removal and installation of a wheel and
tire assembly, use care not to strike the caliper.
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