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Removal & Installation

Remove flange nuts "A" and strut brace "B". See Fig 1 . Disconnect brake fluid level switch connectors, and remove reservoir cap. Remove brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir with a syringe. Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder. To prevent spills, cover hose joints with rags. Remove master cylinder mounting nuts and washers. Remove master cylinder from brake booster. Be careful not to damage brake lines. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever, removed. Coat the lip of the new rod seal with seal grease in the master cylinder set. Install the rod seal onto the master cylinder with its grooved side toward the master cylinder. Tighten nuts and brakelines to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Bleed brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM  .

Fig 1: Removing Flange Nuts & Strut Brace
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