Booster, Power Brake: Installation
NOTE:
Before power brake booster (1) installation, be certain a NEW dash seal (2) is installed on the booster mounting studs.
- Install power brake booster through engine compartment, guiding push rod and mounting studs through dash panel with vacuum check valve oriented to 7 O'clock position on booster face.
- Install four power brake booster mounting nuts. Tighten the nuts in the following sequence: Top inboard, bottom outboard, top outboard, bottom inboard to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Failure to do so may result in damage to the booster.NOTE:
Make sure the cup that the booster push rod reacts against is still in place in the pedal before installing the new booster rod keeper.
NOTE:The brake pedal booster rod keeper (2) cannot be reused. Always install a new keeper if the brake pedal push rod was separated from the keeper.
- Install the power brake booster push rod and retainer (2) into NEW booster rod keeper, ensuring that the clips (1) are engaged.
- Install and adjust the stop lamp switch in the brake pedal bracket. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, INSTALLATION
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- Connect vacuum hose check valve (7) to the face of booster.CAUTION:
When installing master cylinder on vehicle, a NEW vacuum seal MUST be installed on master cylinder.
- Install NEW master cylinder and nuts (5). Tighten the nuts to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect brake tubes to the ICU. Tighten the tubes to the proper specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect brake switch electrical connector (4).
- Install the engine coolant reservoir bottle to the bracket.
- Install the left headlamp assembly. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, INSTALLATION .
- Fill master cylinder with clean, fresh Mopar® Brake Fluid or equivalent, then bleed brakes. Refer to BASE BRAKE BLEEDING .
- Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of brakes.