B. Replace the Right Front Wheel Brake Tube (Left Hand Drive)
NOTE:The following procedure is required if the right brake tube requires replacement per the inspection in Section "A".
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Using a brake pedal holding tool, depress the brake pedal past its first inch of travel and hold it in this position.
NOTE:
Holding the pedal in this position will isolate the master cylinder from the hydraulic brake system and will not allow brake fluid to drain out of the brake fluid reservoir while brake tubes are disconnected.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
4. Remove and save the left front plastic wheel liner.
5. Using diagonal pliers, cut the right front brake line at the steering gear (Figure 5).
CAUTION:
The brake tube is under a slight amount of pressure due to the prop rod depressing the brake pedal. Place a rag over the brake tube while cutting the tube to control the brake fluid if it squirts out.
6. Remove and discard the brake tube plastic retaining clip located on the frame rail under the steering gear (Figure 5).
7. Disengage the right front brake tube from the brake tube bundle clip (Figure 6).
8. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.
9. Using Mopar brake parts cleaner, clean the top surface of the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) to prevent dirt from entering any of the brake tube ports during tube replacement.
10. Disconnect and save the master cylinder-to-HCU brake tube to allow access for removal of the right front brake tube (Figure 7).
11. Remove and discard the right front brake tube upper half from the HCU (Figure 7).
12. Install the top half of the new brake tube into the vehicle, start the brake tube flare nut into the HCU, but do not tighten at this time.
13. If the left rear brake tube is not being replaced, install the previously removed master cylinder-to-HCU brake tube. Tighten the flare nuts to 170 in. lbs. (19 N.m).
14. Remove or relocate the following components to gain access to the lower half of the right brake tube:
a. Unsnap the engine coolant recovery reservoir from the radiator shroud, disconnect the coolant recover hose from the radiator, and remove the reservoir assembly from the vehicle.
b. Loosen the engine air inlet tube clamp at the throttle body, then disengage the air cleaner housing from the retaining grommets and remove the assembly from the vehicle.
c. Remove the one retaining bolt for the power steering fluid reservoir and set the reservoir aside.
15. Disconnect the brake tube at the right front wheel flex hose connector (Figure 8).
16. Disconnect the right front wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) wheel sensor electrical connector located on the top of the right frame rail.
17. Disconnect the right front brake tube from the retainer clips.
18. Remove and discard the lower half of the right brake tube.
19. Place the new lower half brake tube into position.
20. Snap the new brake tube into the front brake tube from the retainer clips.
21. Connect the right front wheel ABS wheel sensor electrical connector located on the top of the right frame rail.
22. Connect the new brake tube to the right front wheel flex hose connector (Figure 8). Tighten the flare nut to 170 in. lbs. (19 N.m).
27. Connect the upper and lower brake tubes at the steering gear. Tighten the connector flare nut to 170 in. lbs. (19 N.m).
23. Place the power steering reservoir into position and install the mounting bolt.
24. Install the air cleaner assembly.
25. Install the engine coolant reservoir bottle onto the radiator shroud and connect the coolant recovery hose to the radiator.
26. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
28. Install the supplied tie strap, as shown in Figure 9, to secure the brake tube and tube connector to the vehicle.
29. Snap the new tube into the brake tube bundle clip (Figure 6).
30. If the rear brake tube is not being replaced, install the left front wheel opening plastic liner.
31. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.
32. Tighten the right brake tube flare nut at the HCU to 170 in.lbs. (19 N.m).
33. If the left rear brake tube is being replaced, continue with Section C - Replace the Left Rear Brake Tube. If the left rear brake tube is not being replaced, continue with Section F - Replace Wheel Opening Liner Retainers.