Brake Master Cylinder
Brake Master Cylinder - 2.3L and 3.0LMaterial:
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
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CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch electrical connector.
3. Using a suitable suction device, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
4. If equipped with a manual transmission, disconnect the clutch master cylinder feed hose.
^ Plug the clutch master cylinder feed hose.
5. Disconnect the brake tube fittings, plug the brake tubes and the brake master cylinder ports.
^ To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the 2 brake master cylinder nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the brake master cylinder.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Bleed the master cylinder.
^ If equipped with a manual transmission, bleed the clutch master cylinder.