Dodge Journey: Installation
1. Completely retract the caliper piston back into the bore of the caliper. Use a C-clamp to retract the piston.
Place a wood block over the piston before installing the C-clamp to avoid damaging the piston.
Fig. 65: CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper (4) onto the adapter bracket (1) to avoid damaging the guide pin boots.
2. Install the disc brake caliper over the brake pads on the brake caliper adapter bracket.
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.
3. Align the caliper guide pin bolt holes with the adapter bracket. Install the upper (2) and lower (3) caliper guide pin bolts. Tighten the guide pin bolts to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 66: BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING TO CALIPER
4. Install the banjo bolt (3) connecting the brake flex hose (2) to the brake caliper (1). Install NEW brake hose washers (4) on each side of the hose fitting as the banjo bolt is guided through the fitting. Thread the banjo bolt into the caliper and tighten it to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 67: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to Tires and Wheels - Installation . Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.
Fig. 68: BRAKE PEDAL HOLDING TOOL
7. Remove the brake pedal holding tool.
Fig. 69: BLEED HOSE SET UP
8. Bleed the caliper as necessary.
9. Road test the vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to seat the brake shoes.
Disassembly, Assembly
Disassembly NOTE: Before disassembling the brake caliper, remove it from the vehicle. NOTE: Before disassembling the brake caliper, clean and inspect it. WARNING: Under no condition sh ...See also:
Crankshaft
Description
The crankshaft is constructed of a forged micro alloy steel. The six throw,
nine counterweight crankshaft is
supported by four select fit main bearings with the number three serving as ...
Pod, switch
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 10: Accessory Switch Bank Module
The Accessory Switch Bank Module (ASBM) is located in the center stack area
of the instrument panel just
below the heater and air conditioner d ...
Tubes and hoses, brake
DESCRIPTION
The brake tubes are steel with a corrosion-resistant nylon coating applied to
the external surfaces.
The flex hoses used at each wheel brake are made of reinforced rubber with
fitt ...