Brake Booster: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1.

Remove the brake master cylinder. Refer to: Brake Master Cylinder .

2.

Detach the vacuum check valve from the booster and position aside.

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3.

NOTE: Do not service the brake pedal or brake booster without first removing the stoplamp switch. This switch must be removed with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. The switch plunger must be compressed for the switch to rotate in the bracket. Attempting to remove the switch when the plunger is extended (during pedal apply) will result in damage to the switch.

Remove the stoplamp switch. Refer to: STOPLAMP SWITCH

4.
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  NOTE: The booster push rod clevis-locking pin is a one-time use only part. Any time the booster push rod clevis-locking pin is removed, a new booster push rod clevis-locking pin should be used.
Remove and discard the booster push rod clevis-locking pin.

2.

Remove and discard the 4 brake booster nuts.
Torque

: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

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5.

Remove the brake booster.

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