Master Cylinder Disassembly and Assembly

MASTER CYLINDER

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove the master cylinder from the power brake booster.

2. Using an appropriate cleaner such as Mopar Brake Parts Cleaner, clean the master cylinder housing and brake fluid reservoir.

3. Remove the filler cap and empty all brake fluid from reservoir.

4. Clamp the master cylinder in vise.

Reservoir Retaining Pins:

5. Remove the 2 fluid reservoir to master cylinder retaining pins.

NOTE: Do not pry off fluid reservoir using a tool, damage to reservoir may result.

Removing Reservoir:

6. Remove reservoir from master cylinder by pulling upward on the reservoir while rock it from side-to-side.

Reservoir Sealing Grommets:

7. Remove the master cylinder housing-to-reservoir grommets.

8. For reassembly, Refer to MASTER CYLINDER -ASSEMBLY.

ASSEMBLY
1. Install new housing-to-reservoir grommets in master cylinder housing.

2. Lubricate brake fluid reservoir-to-grommet mounting area with clean brake fluid. Place reservoir in position over grommets. Seat reservoir into sealing grommets using a rocking motion while pushing down on reservoir.

3. Make sure bottom of reservoir touches the top of both sealing grommets.

4. Install the 2 fluid reservoir to master cylinder retaining pins.

5. Bleed and install master cylinder on vehicle.