XL-7 2WD V6-3.6L (2007)
Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Support Replacement (FWD Vehicles)
Special Tool
J 37043 Park Brake Cable Release Tool
Removal Procedure
1. Place the park brake lever in the release position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the tires and wheels.
4. Remove the exhaust muffler.
5. Remove the rear park brake cable routing bolts from the trailing arms.
6. Disconnect the rear park brake cables from the park brake actuators.
7. Using the J 37043, remove the park brake cables from the mounting brackets
8. Position the rear park brake cables aside.
9. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connectors and the routing clips from the rear support and upper control arms.
Position the wiring harness aside.
10. Remove the rear brake hose bracket nut and bolt.
CAUTION:
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible
brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the
caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
11. Remove the brake calipers and brackets as assemblies and support them with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
