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Master Cylinder: Installation

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Fig 1: Master Cylinder
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1 - FLUID RESERVOIR
2 - BOOSTER
3 - FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
4 - MASTER CYLINDER
5 - FLUID LEVEL MARKS
NOTE: If master cylinder is replaced, bleed cylinder before installation.
  1. Clean cylinder mounting surface of brake booster (2).
  2. Install master cylinder (4) onto brake booster studs.
  3. Install mounting nuts and tighten to 25 N.m (220 in. lbs.).
  4. Connect the brake lines to the master cylinder and tighten to 20 N.m (180 in. lbs.).
  5. Connect fluid level electrical connector (3) to the reservoir (1). See Fig 1.
  6. Fill and bleed base brake system, (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .