Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Power Brake Vacuum Booster Gasket

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Install the power brake vacuum booster gasket (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Power Brake Vacuum Booster

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Install the power brake vacuum booster (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Booster Nuts

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the vacuum brake booster nuts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 17 N.m (14 lb ft).

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Pedal Pushrod Washer

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Apply a thin coating of high temperature grease GM P/N 12345996 (Canadian P/N 10953501) to the pushrod pin on the brake pedal.
Connect the brake pedal pushrod to the brake pedal pivot pin.
Install the brake pedal pushrod washer (1).

Fig 5: Locating Brake Pedal Pushrod Nut

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Install the brake pedal pushrod nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the vacuum power brake booster check valve and hose assembly to the brake booster grommet.
If necessary, a small amount of denatured alcohol can be used as an assembly aid for installing the check valve and hose assembly to the vacuum booster grommet. Do not use soap.
Connect the vacuum power brake vacuum sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
Install the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement (Automatic Transmission) or Master Cylinder Replacement (Manual Transmission) .
Install the underhood electrical center and bracket. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement .