Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Installing Caliper Piston
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Install the caliper piston.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or dislodge the piston seal.
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Install the rear disc brake caliper.
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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ASBESTOS FIBER DUST MAY BE PRESENT ON BRAKE AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES AND IS HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH IF
INHALED. BRAKE AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES SHOULD BE CLEANED USING A VACUUM CLEANER RECOMMENDED FOR
USE WITH ASBESTOS FIBERS SUCH AS BRAKE/CLUTCH/SERVICE VACUUM 164-R3600 OR EQUIVALENT. THE BAG MUST
BE LABELED PER OSHA INSTRUCTIONS, SEALED, AND THE TRASH HAULER NOTIFIED AS TO THE BAG'S CONTENTS.
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IF A VACUUM SUITABLE FOR ASBESTOS IS NOT AVAILABLE, CLEANING SHOULD BE DONE WET. IF DUST GENERATION
IS STILL POSSIBLE, TECHNICIANS SHOULD WEAR GOVERNMENT-APPROVED TOXIC DUST PURIFYING RESPIRATORS.
GRINDING OR SANDING BRAKE LININGS, PADS, ROTORS, DRUMS OR CLUTCH FACINGS SHOULD BE PREFORMED
USING PROPERLY EXHAUST-VENTILATED EQUIPMENT.
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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA) REQUIRES AREAS WHERE ASBESTOS DUST GENERATION IS
POSSIBLE TO BE ISOLATED AND POSTED WITH WARNING SIGNS. ONLY TECHNICIANS PERFORMING BRAKE OR
CLUTCH REPAIR SHOULD BE PRESENT IN THE AREA.
Loosening The Lug Nuts
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Loosen the lug nuts.
1. Remove the center cap.
2. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheels, loosen, but do not remove the lug nuts.
CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized lug nut. Heat can damage the wheel and the wheel bearings.
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Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE REAR JACK STORAGE AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE
DURING THESE OPERATIONS.
