Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement

NOTE: To replace the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir on this vehicle, it is not necessary to remove the master cylinder from the power brake booster.

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove master cylinder from vehicle.
2. Using Mopar Brake Parts Cleaner or an equivalent, thoroughly clean the master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir.
3. Remove the brake fluid reservoir filler cap.
4. Using a syringe or equivalent type tool, empty as much brake fluid as possible from the reservoir.

CAUTION: Do not pry fluid reservoir off master cylinder using a tool, damage to the reservoir or master cylinder can result.

5. Remove brake fluid reservoir from master cylinder by rocking the reservoir from side to side while pulling upward on the fluid reservoir.

Removing Fluid Reservoir From Master Cylinder:

6. Remove master cylinder housing to brake fluid reservoir sealing grommets.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: To ensure a leak proof seal when installing a fluid reservoir, never reuse the original fluid reservoir to master cylinder sealing grommets.

1. Install new master cylinder housing to brake fluid reservoir sealing grommets in master cylinder housing.
2. Lubricate reservoir mounting area with fresh clean brake fluid. Place reservoir in position over grommets. Seat reservoir into grommets using a rocking motion while firmly pressing down on fluid reservoir.
3. Be sure reservoir is positioned properly.
4. Make sure bottom of fluid reservoir touches top of both sealing grommets.
5. Reinstall the master cylinder on the vehicle.