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Removing and Clevis Adjusting Brake Servo

Hydraulic brake servo, removing

Note
Before disconnecting the pressure line at the brake servo:

^ be sure engine is OFF
^ reduce operating pressure by applying brake pedal 20 times, or until pedal-feel hardens
^ remove battery GND (Ground) strap
^ remove strainer from brake fluid reservoir
^ suction out brake fluid from fluid reservoir

WARNING
Brake fluid is poisonous.


CAUTION
Brake fluid is corrosive to painted parts.

^ vehicles with manual transmission ONLY:
^ remove hose (for clutch master cylinder) from brake fluid reservoir

^ disconnect brake fluid level warning sensor
^ remove brake fluid reservoir carefully





disconnect brake lines (arrows) at brake master cylinder
^ seal openings of brake lines and brake master cylinder with plugs

^ disconnect brake master cylinder from brake servo
^ remove brake master cylinder





^ disconnect return line 1 at brake servo
^ disconnect connector 2 at warning light switch
^ disconnect pressure line 3 at brake servo

^ remove storage compartment, driver's side
^ remove footwell air outlet





^ remove securing clip from clevis pin and withdraw pin from clevis
^ disconnect brake servo from bulkhead
^ remove hydraulic brake servo carefully

Clevis, adjusting

^ transfer clevis from old brake servo to new brake servo





^ adjust clevis:

Note
Before measuring, fully extend push rod outward from brake servo. Be sure clevis is positioned, as shown.

Clevis adjustment dimension a depends on VIN number:

Up through VIN 44 JN 201 030:
^ a - 249.0 +/- 0.5 mm

From VIN 44 JN 210 031:
^ a = 230.0 +/- 0.5 mm