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Load Compensator: Service and Repair





REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Disconnect four brake tubes from brake load sensor proportioning valve and note position.
3. Remove screw retaining load sensing proportioning valve bracket to rear suspension arm and bushing.
4. Remove two screws retaining brake load sensor proportioning valve bracket to underbody and remove.

INSTALLATION
1. Make sure rear suspension is in full rebound.
2. Make sure red plastic gauge clip is in position on brake load sensor proportioning valve and operating rod lower adjustment screw is loose.

NOTE: The service replacement brake load sensor proportioning valve will have a red plastic gauge clip which must not be removed until installed on the vehicle.

3. Position brake load sensor proportioning valve assembly to underbody and install two retaining bolts.
4. Position load sensing proportioning valve lower mounting bracket to rear suspension arm and bushing. Install one retaining screw. Tighten to 10 - 14 Nm (89 - 123 inch lbs.). Make sure the brake pressure differential valve adjuster sleeve is resting on lower bracket and tighten lower adjuster setscrew.
5. Connect four brake tubes in the same position as removed.
6. Bleed brake load sensor proportioning valve through both rear disc brake calipers.
7. Remove red plastic gauge clip and lower vehicle.