Booster, Power Brake, Hydro-Boost: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If the booster is being replaced because the power steering fluid is contaminated, flush the power steering system before replacing the booster.
- With engine off depress the brake pedal 5 times to discharge the accumulator.
- Remove the master cylinder (3). Refer to MASTER CYLINDER, BRAKE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the return hose (2) and the two pressure lines (1) from the hydraulic booster.
- Position the pressure hoses and bracket (1) aside.
- Remove the stop lamp sensor (1) from the pedal assembly. Refer to SENSOR, STOP LAMP, REMOVAL .
- Remove the booster push rod clip and the push rod from the brake pedal stud (2).
- Remove the nuts from the mounting studs (1) then remove the hydraulic booster.