FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Vacuum Brake Booster: Service and Repair

Brake Booster Replacement
1. Remove the master cylinder.





2. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) from the brake booster.
3. Remove the master cylinder brake lines (B) from the brake line holder.





4. Remove the clip (A) and the joint pin (B), and disconnect the yoke from the brake pedal.
5. Remove the brake booster mounting flange nuts (C).





6. Remove the brake booster (A) from the engine compartment.
7. Install the brake booster in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Adjust the pushrod clearance before installing the brake booster.
- Use a new clip whenever installing.
- After installing the brake booster and master cylinder, fill the reservoir with new brake fluid, bleed the brake system, and adjust the brake pedal height and free play.