GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Caprice WM 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Disc Brakes 🢒 Front Brake Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the front wheel hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1943439 Size: SH
  4. Remove the brake disc splash shield to steering knuckle retaining bolts (2).
  5. Remove the brake disc splash shield (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1943439 Size: SH
  1. Install the brake disc splash shield (1).

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the brake disc splash shield to steering knuckle retaining bolts (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9 Nm (89 lb in).

  3. Install the front wheel hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1943441 Size: SH

    Important:  If the steering knuckle has been replaced, the end-float measurement must be inspected.

  4. Install the front wheel. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Remove the safety stands.
  6. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
  7. Bounce the vehicle several times to settle the suspension.
  8. Inspect and adjust the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
  9. Tighten the strut assembly to steering knuckle retaining bolts (2) and nuts (1).

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts a first pass to 85 N·m (63 lb in).

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts a second pass to 100 N·m (74 lb in).

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts an additional 90 degrees.