Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the master cylinder away from the vacuum booster. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement.
3. Support the master cylinder.
4. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum booster.
5. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.





6. Remove the pushrod retainer from the brake pedal pin.





7. Remove the stoplamp switch. Unsnap the switch from the brake pedal pin.
8. Remove the pushrod from the brake pedal pin.
9. Remove the steering column support bracket. Refer to Bracket Replacement - Steering Column in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.





10. Remove the vacuum booster mounting nuts.
11. Remove the vacuum booster assembly.
12. Remove the gasket.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the vacuum booster assembly and the gasket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the vacuum booster mounting nuts on the vacuum booster.
Tighten
Tighten the vacuum booster mounting nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the steering column support bracket. Refer to Bracket Replacement - Steering Column in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.





4. Position the pushrod on the brake pedal pin.
5. Install the stoplamp switch to the brake pedal pin. The switch will snap in place.





6. Install the pushrod retainer to the brake pedal pin. The retainer will snap into place.
7. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.





8. Install the vacuum hose on the vacuum booster.
9. Install the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement