Installation (With Automatic Transaxle)
- Lubricate the brake pedal bushings with Mopar(R) Lubriplate or an equivalent.
- If removed, slide bushing in each side of the pedal unto the bushing shoulder contacts the pedal pivot.
- Install the brake pedal and bushings into the pedal mounting bracket by sliding the pedal between the sides of the bracket behind the brake lamp switch mounting flange.
- Once the pedal bushings line up with the mounting holes in the bracket, install the pivot shaft through the pedal from the right side.
- Install the pivot shaft nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Carefully install the brake pedal and bracket assembly in the vehicle lining up the bracket with the power brake booster mounting studs and the studs on the instrument panel support.
- Install the 2 upper nuts securing the brake pedal bracket to the instrument panel support. Install the 2 nuts all the way, but do not tighten at this time.
- Install the 4 nuts securing the power brake booster to the brake pedal bracket. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the 2 upper nuts securing the brake pedal bracket to the instrument panel support. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the power brake booster input rod on the pin mounted on the left side of the brake pedal. Install a new retaining clip on the end of the pin. See Figure . Do not reuse the old clip.
- Install a NEW brake lamp switch. See BRAKE LAMP SWITCH .
- Install the knee blocker.
- Install the silencer pad below the knee blocker.
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.
- Reinstall the air cleaner cover (2 clips).
- Check the brake lamps to verify they are operating properly and not staying on when the pedal is in the released position.
- Road test the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the brake and cruise control (if equipped).