Removal Procedure
- Relieve fuel line pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief
in Engine Controls-3.4L.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the coolant reservoir. Refer to
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the cruise control module and cruise control bracket and set aside.
Refer to
Cruise Control Module Replacement
in Cruise Control.
- Remove the left front cross brace. Refer to
Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Left Side
in Body Front End.
- Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) cover from the air cleaner
housing.
- Remove the PCM and set aside. It is not necessary to disconnect electrical.
Refer to
Powertrain Control Module Replacement
in
Engine Controls-3.4L.
- Remove the air cleaner and the duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.4L.
- Remove the fuel lines from the pipes and vapor line. Refer to
Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Engine Compartment
in Engine
Controls-3.4L.
- Remove the heater hose from the coolant cross over pipe and reposition
to the side. Refer to
Heater Inlet Hose Replacement
in
HVAC Systems-Manual.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in the Preface section.
- Unclip the fuel lines from the shock tower for easier access to the brake
pipes.
- Disconnect the fluid level sensor switch from the brake master cylinder.
- Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder and remove the master
cylinder. Refer to
Master Cylinder Replacement
- Unclip the wire harness from the antilock brake system (ABS) module bracket
and disconnect the electrical connector at the ABS module.
- Remove the brake lines from the ABS module.
- Remove the ABS module and bracket. Refer to
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement
in Antilock Brake Systems.
- Remove the vacuum hose from the vacuum check
valve. Reposition the vacuum hose.
- Remove the knee bolster. Refer to
Knee Bolster Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the booster push pin retaining clip
and washer (2) from the brake pedal assembly.
- Remove the brake booster push rod (2) from the brake pedal (1).
- Remove the brake booster mounting nuts.
- Remove the 2 front engine mounts, nuts and bolts. Refer to
Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side
and
Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side
in Engine Mechanical-3.4L.
- Rotate the engine forward to gain access to the brake booster removal.
Refer to
Rotating the Engine for Service Access
in
Engine Mechanical- 3.4L.
- Remove the brake booster.
Installation Procedure
Caution: When replacing the power booster brake, make sure that the cruise control
cable is not routed between the booster and the cowl. If the cable is damaged
or pinched, it must be replaced. Failure to do this could result in personal
injury.
- Position the brake booster to the cowl and
the mounting plate.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the brake booster mounting nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the brake booster mounting nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the master cylinder. Refer to
Master Cylinder Replacement
- Install the brake booster push rod (2) to
the brake pedal (1). Install the washer and retaining clip.
Notice: Proper stoplamp switch adjustment is essential. Improper stoplamp switch
adjustment may cause brake drag, heat buildup and excessive brake lining wear.
- Adjust the stop lamp switch. Refer to
Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment
in Lighting Systems.
- Install the knee bolster. Refer to
Knee Bolster Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Rotate the engine back and install the engine mounts, bolts, and nuts.
Refer to
Rotating the Engine for Service Access
in
Engine Mechanical- 3.4L.
- Install the vacuum hose to the check valve.
- Install the ABS module bracket and module. Refer to
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement
in Antilock Brake Systems.
- Connect the brake lines to the module.
- Connect the electrical connector to the ABS module and clip the electrical
harness to the bracket.
- Install the brake master cylinder and connect the brake lines. Refer to
Master Cylinder Replacement
- Connect the fluid level sensor switch on the master cylinder.
- Install the fuel lines to the pipes and the vapor line. Refer to
Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Engine Compartment
in Engine
Controls-3.4L.
- Install the heater cross over pipe. Refer to
Heater Inlet Hose Replacement
in HVAC Systems-Manual.
- Install the air cleaner and duct assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls- 3.4L.
- Install the PCM. Refer to
Powertrain Control Module Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.4L.
- Install the PCM cover.
- Install the left front cross brace. Refer to
Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Left Side
in Body Front End.
- Install the cruise control bracket and the cruise control module. Refer
to
Cruise Control Module Replacement
in Cruise
Control.
- Install the coolant reservoir. Refer to
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
in Engine Cooling.
- Bleed the brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
.