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Proportioning Valve Replacement

Proportioning Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Service Precautions.

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Clean around the reservoir cap and remove fluid with a syringe or equivalent.
2. Disconnect the brake pipes (1) from the proportioning valve (3).
3. Remove the proportioning valve bolt.
4. Remove the proportioning valve bracket bolt.

Important: Do NOT disassemble the proportioning valve assembly.

5. Remove the proportioning valve.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the proportioning valve (3) and the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten the proportioning valve bracket bolt to 10 Nm (88.5 inch lbs.). Tighten the proportioning valve bolt to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the brake pipes to the proportioning valve.
^ Tighten the flair nuts (1) to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
3. Fill the brake fluid reservoir.
4. Bleed the air from the hydraulic brake system.