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Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve and Hose Replacement 2.9L, 3.7L

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 748024  Size: SH
  1. Remove the vacuum brake booster check valve from the vacuum brake booster.
  2. Remove the vacuum brake booster hose clamp at the check valve.
  3. Remove the vacuum brake booster check valve from the hose.
  4. Disconnect the vacuum brake booster hose at the engine.
  5. Remove the vacuum brake booster hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 748024  Size: SH
  1. Connect the vacuum brake booster hose at the engine.
  2. Install the vacuum brake booster check valve to the hose.
  3. Install the vacuum brake booster hose clamp to the check valve.
  4. Install the vacuum brake booster check valve to the vacuum brake booster.

Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve and Hose Replacement 5.3L

Removal Procedure

  1. Apply and release the brake pedal several times to deplete the vacuum brake booster vacuum reserve.
  2. Remove the upper intake manifold sight shield, if equipped. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 2136369  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the vacuum brake booster check valve (1) from the power vacuum brake booster.
  5. Release the vacuum hose clamp and remove the check valve from the hose, if necessary.


    Object Number: 2136370  Size: SH
  6. Release the clamp and disconnect the vacuum hose (1) from the intake manifold vacuum port.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2136370  Size: SH
  1. Connect the vacuum hose (1) from the intake manifold vacuum port.
  2. Position the clamp to secure the hose to the intake manifold.


    Object Number: 2136369  Size: SH
  3. Install the check valve to the vacuum hose, if removed.
  4. Position the clamp to secure the hose to the check valve.

  5. Connect the vacuum brake booster check valve (1) to the power vacuum brake booster.
  6. A small amount of denatured alcohol may be used as a lubricant to ease assembly, if necessary.

  7. Install the upper intake manifold sight shield, if equipped. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement.