Vacuum Brake Booster: Service and Repair
Vacuum Brake Booster ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Apply the park brake and block the wheels.
2. Remove the brake master cylinder.
3. Remove the vacuum hose from the brake booster check valve.
4. Remove the pushrod retaining clip (4) from the brake pedal stud (1).
5. Remove the stop lamp switch (2) and the pushrod (3) from the brake pedal stud (1).
6. Remove the 4 vacuum booster mounting nuts.
7. Remove the vacuum booster.
8. Remove the gasket from the booster and discard.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the gasket to the booster.
2. Install the vacuum booster.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the 4 vacuum booster mounting nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the pushrod (3) and the stop lamp switch (2) to the brake pedal stud (1).
5. Install the pushrod retaining clip (4) to the brake pedal stud (1).
6. Install the vacuum hose to the brake booster check valve.
7. Install the master cylinder.
8. Release the park brake and unblock the wheels.