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Master Cylinder - RHD

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  1. Thoroughly bleed master cylinder before installing it on vehicle. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/MASTER CYLINDER - STANDARD PROCEDURE) 
    Fig 1: VACUUM SEAL ON REAR OF MASTER CYLINDER
    GC0039413Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    CAUTION: When replacing master cylinder on vehicle, a NEW vacuum seal (2) MUST be installed on master cylinder.
  2. Install NEW vacuum seal (1) on rear of master cylinder (2) making sure seal fits squarely in mounting groove.
    Fig 2: Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts
    GC0039414Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Position master cylinder (3) on studs of power brake booster, aligning booster push rod with master cylinder piston.
  4. Install two master cylinder mounting nuts (1). Tighten mounting nuts to 15 N.m (133 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Brake Tubes At Master Cylinder
    GC0014392Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Thread primary (3) and secondary (2) brake tubes into master cylinder primary and secondary ports. Tighten tube nuts to 20 N.m (177 in. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Brake Master Cylinder And Fluid Level Sensor Connection
    GC0014351Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Connect wiring harness connector (4) to brake fluid level sensor (2) mounted in brake fluid reservoir (1).
    Fig 5: EVAP/PURGE SOLENOID
    GC0039416Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Install purge solenoid (1) on mount (2).
    Fig 6: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cables
    GC0012970Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
    Fig 7: Reservoir Fluid Level Markings
    GC0014040Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Fill master cylinder fluid reservoir (1) with clean, fresh Mopar® Brake Fluid or equivalent.
  10. Install access panel in cowl area.
    WARNING: Be certain a firm brake pedal is achieved prior to attempting vehicle operation. If a firm brake pedal cannot be achieved, bleed entire brake hydraulic system and check for leaks. (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) 
  11. Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of brakes.
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