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Master Cylinder Replacement




MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT









REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Retainer and electrical connector from fluid level sensor.
2. Drain brake fluid front mister cylinder reservoir.
3. Reservoir hose from master cylinder. Plug hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
4. Brake pipes from master cylinder. Plug open pipes to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
5. Two attaching nuts.
6. Master cylinder.
7. Reservoir, if it is to he used on replacement master cylinder.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Reservoir onto master cylinder, as needed.
2. Master cylinder on to power booster.
3. Attaching nuts. Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb. ft.).
4. Brake pipes. Tighten brake pipe fittings to 15 Nm (11 lb. ft.).
5. Reservoir hose onto master cylinder.
6. Fill master cylinder reservoir to full level mark using only Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid, or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid.
7. Electrical connector to fluid level sensor, secure with retainer.
8. Bleed hydraulic system.
9. Recheck fluid level in reservoir.