BOOSTER, Power Brake: Installation: LHD
NOTE:
Before power brake booster (1) installation, be certain a NEW dash seal (2) is installed on the booster mounting studs.
- Install the power brake booster by sliding the push rod and studs through the dash panel and into mounting position.
1 - CLIP 2 - BOOSTER MOUNTING NUTS 3 - BOOSTER MOUNTING NUTS - Under the instrument panel, install the four power brake booster mounting nuts (2, 3). Tighten the nuts to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
- Using Mopar® Lubriplate, or an equivalent, coat the surface of the brake pedal pin where it contacts the brake booster input rod.
- Install the power brake booster push rod on the pin mounted on the side of the brake pedal. Install a NEW retaining clip (1) on the end of the pin. Do not reuse the old clip. CAUTION: Do not reuse the original stop lamp switch. Anytime a switch has been removed or its position compromised, a new switch must be installed and adjusted. Do not attempt to readjust the switch.
- Mount and adjust the NEW stop lamp switch using the following procedure:
- Insert the plunger end of the switch in the mounting bracket by aligning the index tab on the switch with the slot in the mounting bracket.
- When the switch is fully seated in the bracket, rotate the switch clockwise approximately 30° to lock the switch into place.
- With the brake pedal in the fully released position, move the lever on the back of the stop lamp switch from the non-adjusted angle position to the full vertical position. This will permanently adjust the switch to the vehicle.
- Install the knee blocker.
- Install the silencer pad below the knee blocker.
1 - VACUUM CHECK VALVE CAUTION: When installing the vacuum hoses onto the check valve (1), make sure the hoses are routed properly to avoid possible contact with the exhaust manifold and other unfriendly surfaces. - Connect all previously removed vacuum hoses to the vacuum check valve (1).
- If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, install the ICU and components removed to access it. Refer to Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT (ICU) - Installation - INSTALLATION)
- Install the master cylinder. See Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/MASTER CYLINDER, Brake - Installation
- Connect the battery negative cable (1) to its post on the battery (4).
- Install the air cleaner cover.
- Bleed the base brake system and ABS as necessary. See Brakes - Standard Procedure
- Road test the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the brakes.