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Installation (With Automatic Transaxle)

  1. If the pedal has been removed from it's bracket, install the pedal, bushings and bolt-in-shaft on the bracket using the available service parts package.
  2. Install the brake pedal assembly by tipping the pedal bracket and guiding the power brake booster mounting portion up past the booster input rod. Guide the top of the bracket onto the studs protruding from the instrument panel support, then guide the booster mounting portion onto the power brake booster mounting studs.
  3. Push the power brake booster back into mounting position from under the hood.
  4. Install the 2 nuts fastening the brake pedal bracket to the instrument panel support. Install the nuts all the way, but do not tighten them at this time.
  5. Place the tie bar running between the 2 upper booster mounting studs onto the studs with the long flat side facing upward and the curved side downward.
  6. Install the 2 upper power brake booster mounting nuts on their studs.
  7. Tighten all 4 nuts fastening the brake pedal bracket to the power brake booster to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  8. Tighten the 2 nuts fastening the brake pedal bracket to the instrument panel support to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  9. Install the power brake booster input rod on the pin mounted on the side of the brake pedal. Install a new retaining clip on the end of the pin. DO NOT reuse the old clip.
  10. Mount a new brake lamp switch into the bracket.
  11. Install the dash-to-lower coupling seal in place over the lower coupling's plastic collar and dash cover.
  12. Verify the front tires are still in the straight-ahead position.
  13. Reconnect the steering column lower coupling to the steering column upper coupling. Install the coupling pinch bolt and tighten the pinch bolt nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install the pinch bolt retainer pin.
  14. Remove the steering wheel holder.
  15. While looking under the instrument panel at the lower coupling, rotate the steering wheel back-and-forth to verify that the lower coupling does not squeak against the dash-to-coupling seal.
  16. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
  17. Check the stop lamps to verify they are operating properly and not staying on when the pedal is in the released position.
  18. Road test the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the brakes.
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