Vacuum Brake Booster: Removal
- Apply the parking brake.
- Remove and support the master cylinder with lines attached far enough from the vacuum booster to allow access. See MASTER CYLINDER .
- Disconnect the check valve from the vacuum booster. See VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE AND/OR HOSE .
- Remove the left closeout/insulator panel.
- Remove the pushrod retainer from the brake pedal pin.
- Remove the stoplight switch and the pushrod from the brake pedal pin.
- Remove the steering column support bracket. See appropriate STEERING COLUMN article in STEERING.
- Remove the vacuum booster mounting nuts.
- Remove the vacuum booster assembly and gasket. See Figure.