Tuff Country 16090 - GM 2011 Silverado 3500HD 6 box kit User Manual

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15. Working on the driver side, remove the (2) bolts that
connect the brake caliper to the knuckle. Save the hard-
ware for later re-installation. Using a bungee cord, careful-
ly tie the brake caliper up and out of the way in the fender
well. Special note: Take special care not to kink or over
extend the stock brake line.
Repeat procedure on the
passenger side.

16. Working on the driver side, remove the rotor retaining
bolt. Remove the rotor and set the rotor and bolt aside.
Repeat procedure on the passenger side.

17. Working on the driver side, remove the CV axle from
the differential. The hardware may be discarded. Remove
the CV axle from the hub assembly and set aside for later
re-installation. Repeat procedure on the passenger side but
make sure to save the OE hardware.

18. Working on the driver side, disconnect the ABS sensor
from the hub and move the ABS line up and out of the way.
Save the hardware for later re-installation. Repeat proce-
dure on the passenger side.

19. Working on the driver side, loosen but do not remove
the nut that connects the upper control arm ball joint to the
steering knuckle. Carefully break the taper by striking the
knuckle with a hammer. Special note: Take special care
not to damage the upper control arm ball joint or rip the
upper control arm ball joint dust boot. For now, leave

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