Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Master Cylinder

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Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding .
Install the master cylinder to the vacuum brake booster.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the master cylinder mounting nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the master cylinder mounting nuts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
Remove the plugs from the brake pipes
Connect the brake pipes to the master cylinder.
Tighten:
- With ABS tighten the brake pipe fittings at the master cylinder to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Without ABS tighten the front brake fittings to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Without ABS tighten the rear brake fittings to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Connect the electrical connector to the brake fluid level sensor.
Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .