Dodge Journey: Removal
Fig. 56: BRAKE PEDAL HOLDING TOOL
1. Using a brake pedal holding tool as shown, depress the brake pedal past its first one inch (25 mm) of travel and hold it in this position. This will isolate the master cylinder from the brake hydraulic system and will not allow the brake fluid to drain out of the master cylinder reservoir when the lines are opened.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
Fig. 57: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
3. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly.
Fig. 58: BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING TO CALIPER
4. Remove the banjo bolt (3) connecting the brake flex hose (2) to the brake caliper (1). There are two washers (4) that will come off with the banjo bolt. Discard the washers. They should not be reused.
Fig. 59: CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS
CAUTION: When removing or installing a caliper guide pin bolt, it is necessary to hold the guide pin stationary while turning the bolt. Hold the guide pin stationary using a wrench placed upon the pin's hex-shaped head.
5. Remove the two brake caliper guide pin bolts (2, 3).
6. Slide the disc brake caliper (4) from the disc brake adapter bracket (1) and brake pads and remove.
Disassembly, Assembly
Disassembly
NOTE: Before disassembling the brake caliper, remove it from the
vehicle.
NOTE: Before disassembling the brake caliper, clean and inspect it.
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Installation
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when
servicing the A/C
refrigerant system. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant
oil level will prevent the A/C system fro ...
Removal, Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped
with airbags, disable
the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering
wheel, steering co ...
Operation
Following are paragraphs that briefly describe the operation of each of the
major exterior lighting systems. The
lamps and the hard wired circuits between components related to the exterior
light ...