Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
Storing Caliper
5. Support caliper from upper control arm to prevent weight of caliper from being supported by brake flex hose. Supporting disc brake caliper from
flex hose can damage the hose.
INSTALL
1. Lubricate both steering knuckle abutments with a liberal amount of Mopar(R) Multipurpose Lubricant, or equivalent.
2. If removed, install the front rotor on the hub, making sure it is squarely seated on face of hub.
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.
3. Carefully position caliper and brake shoe assemblies over brake rotor by first hooking top of brake shoes on the machined abutment on upper
steering knuckle. Then rotate the bottom of the brake caliper into position on the steering knuckle. Make sure that caliper guide pin bolts, bushings
and sleeves are clear of the steering knuckle bosses.
NOTE: When being installed, extreme caution must be taken not to cross thread the caliper guide pin bolts.
4. Install the brake caliper guide pin bolts. Then tighten the guide pin bolts to a torque of 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
6. 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 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove jackstands or lower hoist. Before moving vehicle, pump the brake pedal several times to insure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal.
8. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake pads.
