Assembly Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Assembly Procedure
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    Fig 1: Inspecting Brake Caliper Bore
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  1. Install the bleeder valve and the bleeder valve cap to the caliper housing.
  2. Install a new lubricated piston seal (4) to the caliper bore grooves. Ensure that the piston seal is not twisted.
  3. Fig 2: Inspecting Brake Caliper Bore
    GM177051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the lubricated boot (1) onto the brake caliper piston (2).
  5. Lubricate the brake caliper piston (2) with clean brake fluid.
  6. Install the brake caliper piston and the brake caliper piston boot into the bore of the caliper. Push the brake caliper piston to the bottom of the bore.
  7. Fig 3: Identifying J 36349
    GM717654Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Seat the caliper boot in the caliper housing counterbore using the J 36349 .
  9. Install the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - FrontΒ .
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