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Master Cylinder Removal/Installation






REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove brake fluid level sensor electrical connector from master cylinder reservoir.

CAUTION: After removing brake line fitting nuts, do not excessively pull or bend brake lines away from master cylinder.

3. Remove brake line fitting nuts from master cylinder.

CAUTION: Plug open lines and fittings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

4. Remove two master cylinder-to-brake booster attachment nuts.






CAUTION: Be careful not to bend brake lines.

5. Remove master cylinder.

INSTALLATION
1. Position master cylinder onto brake booster studs and install fastening nuts.
^ Torque to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)






CAUTION: Be careful not to bend brake lines.

2. Position brake lines into the master cylinder and secure brake line fitting nuts.
^ Torque to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)
3. Install electrical connector for brake fluid level sensor switch.
4. Connect negative battery cable.
5. Fill brake fluid reservoir with clean brake fluid up to the base of the reservoir fill neck.
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7. Check brake fluid level.
8. Check for leaks with engine running and brakes applied.