FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Master Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Apply the parking brake.





2. Disconnect the brake pipes.
3. Plug the pipes in order to prevent brake fluid loss or contamination.





4. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts.
5. Remove the master cylinder.

Installation Procedure





1. Before installing the master cylinder, bench bleed the master cylinder.
2. Install the master cylinder.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the master cylinder mounting nuts.
Tighten the master cylinder mounting nuts to 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).





4. Connect the brake pipes.
Tighten the brake pipe fittings to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
5. Bleed the brakes.