Power Brake Booster: Installation
- Turn the power brake booster sideways, then install it into the engine compartment down past the heater hoses and the strut tower. Rotate the booster so its 4 mounting studs and input rod are pointed straight toward the instrument panel. Slide the input rod and studs through the instrument panel and into mounting position.
- Under the instrument panel, install the 4 power brake booster mounting nuts. Tighten the nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Using Lubriplate, or an equivalent, coat the surface of the brake pedal pin where it contacts the brake booster input rod.
- Connect the power brake booster input rod-to-brake pedal pin. Install a new retaining clip. DO NOT use the old clip.
- Install and adjust a new brake lamp switch.
- Connect all previously removed vacuum hoses to the vacuum check valve.
- If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, install the ICU mounting bracket on the frame rail using its 3 bolts. Tighten the nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the clutch pedal push rod. Slide the push rod on the clutch pedal mounted stud until the plastic retention clip locks it in place.
- Install the coolant reservoir. Tighten the retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Connect the coolant overflow hose on the thermostat housing.
- Install the heater core coolant supply tube support bracket bolts. Tighten the bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the battery and battery tray in the vehicle.
- Install the air cleaner assembly.
- Install the master cylinder on the vehicle.
- Fill the brake fluid reservoir to specification.
- Bleed the air from the brake hydraulic system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
CAUTION:
Use only a new brake booster input rod-to-brake pedal retaining clip to ensure proper retainment.
CAUTION:
Install a new brake lamp switch any time the old switch is removed, or the brake booster or pedals have been changed or removed.
WARNING:
Be certain a firm brake pedal is achieved before attempting to move the vehicle.