Vacuum Brake Booster: Service and Repair
Vacuum Brake Booster ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (10).
3. Remove the master cylinder (11) from the booster (9).
4. Move the master cylinder and the EBCM/BPMV forward just enough in order to clear the studs on the vacuum booster. This flexes the brake pipes slightly. Do not bend or distort the brake pipes.
5. Remove the vacuum hose from the vacuum check valve.
6. Remove the booster retaining nuts (7).
7. Remove the left lower instrument panel. Remove the booster pushrod (2) from the brake pedal.
Tilt the entire vacuum booster slightly in order to work the booster pushrod off the pedal clevis pin without putting undue pressure on the pushrod.
8. Remove the booster from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the booster onto the vehicle.
2. Install the booster pushrod (2) to the brake pedal.
Tilt the entire vacuum booster slightly in order to work the booster pushrod onto the pedal clevis pin without putting undue pressure on the pushrod.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the brake booster to brake pedal retaining nuts (7).
Tighten the booster to brake pedal retaining nuts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the left lower instrument panel.
5. Install the booster vacuum hose to the vacuum check valve.
6. Install the master cylinder (11) and the EBCM/BPMV to the booster (9).
7. Install the master cylinder retaining nuts (10).
Tighten the master cylinder retaining nuts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the air cleaner assembly.