Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Fig 19 Installing Caliper Piston Seal
4. Apply light coat of GE 661, Dow 111 or similar silicone grease to edge and groove of piston and dust seal. Grease acts as corrosion protection for
these areas.
5. Slide new seal boot over piston until boot lip seats in piston groove.
Sliding Boot Onto Piston
6. Push retainer part of boot forward until folds in boot snap into place.
Snapping Boot Folds Into Place
7. Start caliper piston in bore with a twisting motion. When piston is started in seal, push piston only part way into bore. Maintain uniform pressure
on piston to avoid cocking it in bore.
