Hydraulic Brake Booster Accumulator: Installation

1. Lubricate all seals and metal friction points with power steering fluid. Install the accumulator and O-ring seal.
2. Place the Accumulator Piston Compressor (J-26889) over the end of the accumulator. Install the nut on the stud. Depress the accumulator with a C-clamp.
3. Install the accumulator retainer ring. Release the C-clamp. Remove the nut from the stud. Remove the piston compressor.
4. Install the master cylinder to the hydraulic booster. See MASTER CYLINDER  .

Fig 1: Compressing Accumulator Piston

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Fig 2: Identifying Accumulator Components

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