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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2007RAINIER AWD L6-4.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT BRAKE SHIELD REPLACEMENT
2007 Buick Rainier AWD L6-4.2L
Front Brake Shield Replacement
2007 Buick Rainier AWD L6-4.2LSECTION Front Brake Shield Replacement
Front Brake Shield Replacement
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the front hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD) Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (RWD).
4. Remove the retaining bolts for the splash shield.
5. Remove the splash shield.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the splash shield.
2. Install the splash shield retaining bolts, same as wheel hub and bearing.
3. Install the front hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD) Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (RWD).
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
5. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.