Clutch Master Cylinder - Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled on any painted surfaces, wash it off immediately with water.

NOTE: Before proceeding, Technician Safety Information Vehicle Damage Warnings .

1. Remove engine cover.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable from its post on the battery.




3. Remove the air cleaner cover (3) and the air intake hose (2) to the hose (1) leading down the back of the engine.





4. Remove the PCM bracket mounting nut (1) to upper shock tower stud (if equipped).
5. Remove the PCM bracket mounting bolt (2) to lower shock tower (if equipped).
6. Reposition the PCM and bracket (4) out of the way (if equipped).

7. Remove the master cylinder Brake Master Cylinder - Removal.
8. Remove the left front brake tube from the clip located on the left body rail.




9. Disconnect the rear brake tubes (1) at the junction block (2). Install plugs at all of the open brake tubes.

10. Pull the tube bundle routing clip (with tubes) loose from the stud on the left side of the dash panel.




11. Remove the bolt (1) for the relay bracket (2) on the fuel filter (3) and reposition the relay out of the way of the brake booster (if equipped).





12. Disconnect the vacuum hose (2) from the check valve (1) on the power brake booster. Do not remove the check valve from power brake booster.





13. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.





14. Remove the steering column cover reinforcement mounting screws (2). Remove the steering column cover reinforcement (1) (if equipped).

15. Remove the stop lamp switch Stop Lamp Switch - Removal.





16. Remove the retaining clip (2) securing the power brake booster push rod (1) to the brake pedal. To do so, position a small screwdriver under the center tang of the retaining clip, then rotate the screwdriver enough to allow the retaining clip tang to pass over the end of the brake pedal pin (3). Remove and discard the clip. Do not reuse the clip.
17. Slide the booster push rod (1) off the brake pedal pin (3).





18. Remove the four nuts (4) attaching the power brake booster (3) to the dash panel.
19. Slide the power brake booster (3) forward until its mounting studs clear the dash panel, then remove it through the engine compartment.






CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled on any painted surfaces, wash it off immediately with water.

20. Disconnect hydraulic tube (6) at the clutch master cylinder pressure line connector (5) by pulling retaining clip then pulling out on tube. Cap off hydraulic tube to prevent fluid loss. To completely drain clutch master cylinder and tubing, remove brake master cylinder cap and drain fluid into suitable container.
21. Disconnect clutch master cylinder pushrod (3) from clutch pedal.
22. Remove master cylinder assembly (4) from mounting position by turning 1/4 turn clockwise.