Merkur Scorpio V6-179 2.9L (1989)
Fig. 24 Rear Caliper Brake Spring Compressor Tool Installation
Assembly
1.
Install new lever shaft bushing, if previously removed, to a depth of .29 inch from lower seal lip, Fig. 22. Ensure cutout in bushing is properly
aligned with pushrod bore.
2.
Apply suitable grease to lever shaft and bushing.
3.
Press shaft seal into housing until it is fully seated on shoulder.
4.
Slide lever into housing through seal, using care to avoid damaging seal lip.
5.
Install parking brake stop bolt and spring, torquing bolt to specification.
6.
Apply suitable grease to bore area around strut, then position parking brake strut into caliper bore.
7.
Install new O-ring onto fast thread adjuster, then position adjuster in caliper bore.
8.
Install key plate and snap ring. Ensure dimple on plate is properly positioned prior to installing snap ring.
9.
Position snap ring compressor T87P-2588-B3 or equivalent into caliper bore, then insert washer, spring, spring retainer and snap ring into
compressor.
10.
Position rear brake spring compressor T87P-2588-B or equivalent, Fig. 23, as shown in Fig. 24, and turn screw clockwise until snap ring is firmly
seated.
11.
Lubricate caliper body bore with clean hydraulic fluid, then install piston seal into groove.
12.
Assemble piston assembly, then install new seal on adjuster nut.
13.
Apply brake fluid to piston adjuster nut contact face, then install thrust bearing, thrust washers, wave washer and snap ring.
14.
Install piston protective boot into caliper body groove. Stretch boot over piston, then start thread of adjuster nut on fast thread.
15.
Screw piston onto fast thread adjuster using piston adjuster T87P-2588-A or equivalent, then compress into caliper base.
16.
Secure piston protective cover into piston groove.
17.
Apply suitable grease to slide pin bores and inside of boot, then install slide pins and slide pin bolts into anchor bracket. Secure protective boot in
grooves.
Removal and Installation
