FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Master Cylinder Removal and Installation

REMOVE
1. Disconnect brake fluid level sensor wire connector on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
2. Disconnect primary and secondary brake tubes from master cylinder housing. Install plugs at brake tube outlets.






3. Remove the 2 nuts attaching the master cylinder to the vacuum booster.
4. Slide master cylinder straight out from the vacuum booster.

INSTALL

CAUTION: If the master cylinder is being replaced or has been repaired, the master cylinder must be bled before installation. See Master Cylinder Bleeding procedures.

1. Install master cylinder on studs of vacuum booster, aligning the vacuum booster push rod with master cylinder piston.
2. Install the master cylinder mounting nuts. Tighten the nuts to a torque of 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
3. Connect brake tubes to master cylinder primary and secondary ports. Tighten fittings to 17 Nm (145 inch lbs.) torque.
4. Reconnect brake fluid level sensor.