Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L VIN 5 (2006)
6. Rotate the spring upward then remove it from the brake caliper.
7. NOTE: The RH anchor housing spring must be installed with the 2-tabbed end in the lower brake caliper cavity. The illustration below shows the
anchor housing spring end with 2 tabs.
For RH brake caliper, release the upper portion of the anchor housing spring.
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Apply force at the center of the anchor housing spring and pull outward at the top of the anchor housing spring to remove it from the upper
brake caliper cavity.
8. Rotate the spring downward then remove it from the brake caliper.
9. NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Remove the guide pins and position the caliper aside.
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Remove the zero-drag spring.
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Remove and discard the brake caliper-to-anchor plate guide pins and boots.
10. Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper.
11. NOTE: Use a wood block or a used brake pad to protect the brake caliper piston boots.
Compress the brake caliper pistons.
12. Inspect the brake disc and resurface or install a new brake disc as necessary.
Installation
1. Using brake parts cleaner, clean the inner surfaces of the brake caliper where the brake pads attach.
2. Install new brake hardware as follows:
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Install the guide pin bushings into the caliper bores.
