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Installation Procedure

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  1. Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding .
  2. Install the master cylinder (1) to the vacuum brake booster (5).
    Fig 1: Connecting Brake Fluid Level Sensor Electrical Connector
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  3. Position the proportioning valve assembly bracket or the antilock brake modulator bracket, onto the brake booster studs.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the master cylinder mounting nuts (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

  5. Remove the caps from brake pipes (4).
  6. Connect the brake pipe fittings (4) at the master cylinder (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the fittings to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

  7. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the brake fluid level sensor.
  8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
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