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Master Cylinder - Dual Diagonal System: Reassembly

  1. Lubricate new reservoir grommets (if reservoir was removed) with clean brake fluid. Install grommets into master cylinder, ensuring grommets are seated properly. Place reservoir upside down on flat surface. Install master cylinder to reservoir using a rocking motion. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Installing Master Cylinder Reservoir
    G200012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Lubricate seals with clean brake fluid and install onto secondary piston. Install spring, spring retainer and secondary piston assembly into cylinder bore.
  3. Lubricate primary piston seals with clean brake fluid and install primary piston assembly into cylinder bore.
  4. Depress primary piston and install lock ring. Install failure warning switch piston and failure warning switch. Install proportioners.
  5. Fill master cylinder with clean brake fluid and bleed master cylinder. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE BLEEDING  .
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