Installation [06/2015 - ]: Procedure

2016 Scion iM Automatic CVT TransSECTION Procedure
  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
    1. Align the matchmarks of the front disc and front axle hub sub-assembly, and install the front disc.
      NOTE:

      When replacing the front disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

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      *a Matchmark
  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING 
    1. Install the front disc brake cylinder mounting to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 106.8 N*m (1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf) 

  3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT 
    1. Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of 2 new front disc brake bushing dust boots.
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      Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

      HINT: 

      Apply more than 0.3 g (0.01 oz) of lithium soap base glycol grease to each front disc brake bushing dust boot.

    2. Install the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN (for Lower Side) 
    1. Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the contact surface of the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
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      Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
    2. Install a new front disc brake cylinder slide bushing to the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
    3. Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surfaces of the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
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      Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
    4. Install the front disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
    5. Push the front disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to engage the pin to the boot.
  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN (for Upper Side) 
    1. Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surfaces of the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
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      Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
    2. Install the front disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
    3. Push the front disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to engage the pin to the boot.
  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Install the 4 front disc brake pad support plates to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      NOTE:

      Be sure to install each front disc brake pad support plate in the correct position and direction.

  7. INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM 
    NOTE:
    • When replacing worn front disc brake pads, the front disc brake anti-squeal shims and front disc brake pad wear indicator plate must be replaced together with the front disc brake pads.
    • Do not apply disc brake grease to the lining surface of the brake pad.
    • Install the front disc brake pad wear indicator plate in the correct position and direction.
    • Install the front disc brake anti-squeal shims in the correct position and direction.
    1. Install the front No. 1 anti-squeal shim and front No. 2 anti-squeal shim to each front disc brake pad.
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      *1 Front No. 1 Anti-squeal Shim
      *2 Front No. 2 Anti-squeal Shim
      *3 Pad Wear Indicator Plate
    2. Install the pad wear indicator plate to each front disc brake pad.
  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD 
    1. Install the 2 front disc brake pads to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      NOTE:

      Install the front disc brake pad so that the pad wear indicator plate is mounted on the upper side of the vehicle.

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins and install the front disc brake cylinder assembly to the front disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 34.3 N*m (350 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf) 

  10. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Connect the front flexible hose to the front disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.

      Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Install the front flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

  11. BLEED BRAKE LINE 

    Refer to REPLACEMENT [06/2015 - ]

  12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

RENDER: 1.0x

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