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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Disc Brakes 🢒 Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

  1. Remove the wheel hub and knuckle assembly. Refer to Knuckle Replacement.
  2. Remove the wheel hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 1943438 Size: SH
  3. Remove the disc brake backing plate to knuckle retaining bolts (3 and 4).
  4. Remove the disc brake backing plate (2) from the knuckle (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1943438 Size: SH
  1. Install the disc brake backing plate (2) to the knuckle (1).

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

  2. Install the upper disc brake backing plate to knuckle retaining bolt (3) and tighten to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
  3. Install the lower disc brake backing plate to knuckle retaining bolts (4) and tighten to 130 N·m (96 lb ft).
  4. Install the wheel hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
  5. Install the wheel hub and knuckle assembly. Refer to Knuckle Replacement.