Master Cylinder: Assembly

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Fig 1: Reservoir Seal Grommets

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Install NEW brake fluid reservoir sealing grommets (2) in master cylinder housing (1).

Fig 2: Fluid Reservoir Mounting
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Lubricate reservoir mounting area with fresh clean brake fluid. Place reservoir in position over sealing grommets. Seat reservoir into sealing grommets using a rocking motion while firmly pressing down on fluid reservoir. Once installed, make sure fluid reservoir is touching the top of both sealing grommets (2) or reservoir is not properly installed.
Install fluid reservoir mounting screw (3). Tighten screw to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.) torque.

Fig 3: Pressure Switch and Vacuum Seal
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If equipped, install pressure switch (1) on bottom of master cylinder. Tighten switch to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.) torque.
Thoroughly bleed master cylinder before installing it on vehicle. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/MASTER CYLINDER - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Install master cylinder on power brake booster. Upon installation, vacuum seal (2) on rear of master cylinder must be replaced. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/MASTER CYLINDER - INSTALLATION)