31A-3
FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS
Front brake pads: Removal - Refitting
31A
When replacing brake pads, be sure to replace the
pads on the opposite side.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
a Unlock the steering column.
a Remove the front wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
II - REMOVAL OPERATION
a Remove the guide pin lower bolt (1) while holding
the nut (2) .
a Pivot the front brake calliper upwards.
a Remove the front brake pads.
a Remove the noise reducing fins (5) .
Tightening torquesm
guide pin bolt 34 N.m
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and opera-
tion recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 31A, Front axle components, Front
axle components: Precautions for the repair,
page 31A-1) .
WARNING
In order not to damage the brake hose:
- do not tension the hose,
- do not twist the hose,
- check that there is no contact with the surrounding
components.
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