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Master Cylinder Replacement Vacuum Brake Booster

Removal Procedure

  1. Apply the parking brake.

  2. Object Number: 182659  Size: SH
  3. Remove the brake pipes from the brake master cylinder.
  4. Plug the brake pipes in order to prevent brake fluid contamination.

  5. Object Number: 161487  Size: SH
  6. Remove the nuts that secure the brake master cylinder to the vacuum power brake booster.
  7. Remove the brake master cylinder from the vacuum power brake booster.

Installation Procedure

  1. Before you install the master cylinder, bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding .

  2. Object Number: 161487  Size: SH
  3. Install the brake master cylinder to the vacuum power brake booster.
  4. 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.

  5. Install the brake master cylinder nuts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the brake master cylinder nuts to 36 N·m (27 lb ft).


    Object Number: 182659  Size: SH
  7. Remove the plugs from the brake pipes.
  8. Connect the brake pipes to the brake master cylinder.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the brake pipe fittings to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  10. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
  11. Release the parking brake.

Master Cylinder Replacement Hydraulic Brake Booster

Removal Procedure

  1. Apply the parking brake.

  2. Object Number: 182659  Size: SH
  3. Remove the brake pipes from the brake master cylinder.
  4. Plug the brake pipes in order to prevent brake fluid contamination.

  5. Object Number: 161488  Size: SH
  6. Remove the nuts that secure the brake master cylinder to the hydraulic power brake booster.
  7. Remove the brake master cylinder from the hydraulic power brake booster.

Installation Procedure

  1. Before you install the master cylinder, bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding .

  2. Object Number: 161488  Size: SH
  3. Install the brake master cylinder to the hydraulic power brake booster.
  4. 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.

  5. Install the brake master cylinder nuts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the brake master cylinder nuts to 36 N·m (27 lb ft).


    Object Number: 182659  Size: SH
  7. Remove the plugs from the brake pipes.
  8. Connect the brake pipes to the brake master cylinder.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the brake pipe fittings to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  10. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
  11. Release the parking brake.