LHD With ABS
MASTER CYLINDERREMOVAL - WITH ABS
NOTE: Before proceeding, Refer to Service Precautions.
CAUTION: The vacuum in the power brake booster must be pumped down before removing the master cylinder to prevent the booster from sucking in any contamination. This can be done by pumping the brake pedal while the engine is not running until a firm brake pedal is achieved.
1. With the engine not running, pump the brake pedal 4-5 strokes until the pedal feel is firm.
2. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery and isolate the cable.
3. Disconnect the positive cable from the battery, then remove the battery from the battery tray. There is one nut securing the clamp on the backside of the battery holding it in place.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the brake fluid level switch on the master cylinder reservoir.
5. Disconnect the primary and secondary brake tubes from master cylinder. Install plugs in the master cylinder outlet ports.
6. Clean the area around where the master cylinder attaches to the power brake booster using a suitable brake cleaner such as Mopars Brake Parts Cleaner or an equivalent.
7. Remove the 2 nuts attaching master cylinder to power brake booster.
8. Slide the master cylinder straight out of the power brake booster.
INSTALLATION - WITH ABS
NOTE: The master cylinder must be bled before installing it on the vehicle.
1. Bleed the master cylinder before installing it on the vehicle.
2. Inspect and wipe clean the O-ring vacuum seal on the master cylinder rear mounting flange to ensure a good vacuum seal once installation is complete. Replace as necessary.
3. Wipe the face of the power brake booster clean where the master cylinder seal comes in contact when it's installed. Do not get any cleaner or debris inside the booster.
4. Position the master cylinder on the studs of power brake vacuum booster aligning the booster push rod with the master cylinder push rod. Carefully push the master cylinder onto the studs until it contacts the face of the booster.
5. Install the two master cylinder mounting nuts. Tighten the mounting nuts to a torque of 18 Nm (160 in. lbs.).
6. Connect the primary and secondary brake tubes to the master cylinder primary and secondary ports. Tighten the nuts to a torque of 17 Nm (145 in. lbs.).
7. Install the wiring harness connector on the master cylinder reservoir fluid level switch.
8. Install the battery and clamp in place.
9. Connect the positive, then the negative (ground) cable on the battery.
10. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level.
11. Pump the brake pedal several times, then check brake fluid level in master cylinder reservoir. Adjust brake fluid level as necessary.
CAUTION: It will be necessary to bleed the entire base hydraulic system if the brake system has been open to air for an excessive amount of time or air is present in the lines.
12. Check for leaks.
13. Road test the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the base and antilock brake systems.