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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1998 🢒 Safari - 4WD 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Rear Brake Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 179855 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the rear brake pipes from the junction block

    3. Object Number: 161592 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the pipe nut (9).
  4. Remove the retainer (2).
  5. Remove the bolt (5).
  6. Remove the rear hose (4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 161592 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear hose (4).

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the bolt (5).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  3. Install the retainer (2).
  4. Connect the pipe nut (9).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the pipe nut to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 179855 Size: SH
  5. Connect the rear brake pipes to the junction block.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the rear brake pipe nuts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .