Compass 4WD L4-2.4L VIN W (2007)
1. With finger tip, trace around the outside perimeter of the piston dust boot to find the ends of the boot snap-ring.
2. Using a small screwdriver (2) or like tool, carefully remove the boot snap-ring (1) making sure not to damage the dust boot, piston or piston bore.
3. Carefully pull the piston dust boot away from the caliper boot groove.
WARNING: Under no condition should high pressure air ever be used to remove a piston from a caliper bore. Personal injury could
result from such a practice.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when clamping caliper in vise. Excessive vise pressure will cause bore distortion.
4. Mount the caliper in a vise equipped with protective jaws.
WARNING: Do not place face or hands near caliper and piston if using compressed air pressure to remove piston. Do not use high
pressure.
5. Place a wooden block (2) in the caliper as shown.
6. As necessary, apply low pressure compressed air to the caliper fluid inlet in short spurts to force the piston (1) out.
7. Remove the piston (with dust boot) from the caliper.
8. Remove the dust boot from the piston and discard it.
