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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Disc Brakes 🢒 Front Brake Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

    Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

  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. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the brake disc splash shield to steering knuckle retaining bolts (2) and tighten to 9 N·m (89 lb in).
  3. Install the front wheel hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 1943441 Size: SH

    Note:  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). Tighten the bolts a first pass to 85 N·m (63 lb in). Tighten the bolts a second pass to 100 N·m (74 lb in). Tighten the bolts an additional 90 degrees.