Brake Pedal Assy: Service and Repair

Brake Pedal and Bracket









Removal and Installation

1. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter(R) 28-75-1 or equivalent).

Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.





2. Remove the instrument panel close-out panel.
- Remove the pushpins.

- Turn the lamp counterclockwise.

3. NOTICE: Do not service the brake pedal or brake booster without first removing the speed control deactivator switch. This switch must be removed with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. Switch plungers must be compressed for the switch to rotate in the bracket. Attempting to remove the switch when the plunger is extended (during pedal apply) will result in damage to the switch.

Remove the speed control deactivator switch.

4. Remove the booster push rod retaining pin cover.

5. Remove the booster push rod retaining pin.

6. Slide the stoplight switch, the washer, bushing and booster push rod from the brake pedal pin.

7. Remove the brake pedal bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

8. Detach the adjustable brake pedal drive cable from the brake pedal assembly.

9. Disconnect the stoplight switch harness from the pedal bracket.

10. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the lower shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
Remove the steering column shaft bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering column.
- Discard the bolt.

- To install, tighten the new bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

11. Remove the 4 brake pedal bracket nuts and brake pedal and bracket.
- To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).

12. NOTICE: The brake switch must be positioned with the closed hole away from the brake pedal arm and the open hole toward the brake pedal arm or damage to the switch may occur.

NOTICE: Do not press, pull or otherwise move the brake pedal while installing the speed control deactivator switch. This switch must be installed with the booster push rod attached to the brake pedal and with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. Installing this switch with the brake pedal in any other position will result in incorrect adjustment and may damage the switch.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Verify correct stoplight operation.