FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Master Cylinder Replacement

1. Place drain pan under the master cylinder.
2. Using a suitable wrench, disconnect brake lines from the master cylinder. Plug all lines and fittings.
3. Remove master cylinder-to-brake booster attaching nuts.
4. Pull master cylinder outward and away from brake booster.
5. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Prior to installing a new or rebuilt master cylinder, it should be bench bled as described under Hydraulic System/Service and Repair/Brake system Bleed.
b. Torque master cylinder-to-brake booster attaching nuts to 170-230 inch lbs.
c. Torque brake line fittings to 170 inch lbs.