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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 23738-A Hand Vacuum Pump (or equivalent)
    • J 36619 Modulator Checking Tool

    Object Number: 13048  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the modulator components for the follow conditions:
  2. • A damaged modulator valve (34)
    • A damaged modulator assembly (32)
    • A damaged modulator O-ring seal (33)
    • A damaged modulator retainer (31)
  3. Install J 23738-A or equivalent onto the vacuum pipe nipple of the modulator assembly.
  4. Apply 15 kPa of vacuum to the modulator assembly (32) under the following criteria:
  5. • Hold the vacuum for 30 seconds
    • Confirm that the plunger retracts into the modulator assembly
  6. Remove J 23738-A from the modulator assembly.

  7. Object Number: 13049  Size: SH
  8. Use a modulator assembly that is known to be good.
  9. Install J 36619 between the good modulator and the modulator to be checked.
  10. Push the modulators towards each other.
  11. Note the indicator on J 36619 :
  12. • If the indicator line (1) is visible, the modulator is OK
    • If the indicator line moves out of view, replace the modulator