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III. Brake Booster Assembly Installation





1. Position power brake booster assembly in vehicle, according to orientation shown in illustration. Do not install fasteners at this time.

2. Install power brake booster push rod onto brake pedal pushrod pin and secure with brake pedal pushrod retainer and washer.

3. Install four new power brake booster nuts.

Torque: 27 N-m (20 ft.lbs.)

4. Connect vacuum hose to power brake booster check valve.

5. Remove plastic shipping pushpin retainer from power brake booster assembly. Check to be sure pushpin is present and in position.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend/kink brake lines.





6. Position brake master cylinder onto power brake booster assembly.

7. Position positive battery, cable clip onto power brake booster assembly mounting stud and install two new brake master cylinder nuts.

Torque: 27 N-m (20 ft.lbs.)

8. Connect brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.

9. If equipped with ABS brakes, connect the two ABS solenoid electrical connectors.

IMPORTANT:
Two of the battery tray support assembly bolts are located in the fenderwell.





10. Install battery tray support assembly and fasteners.

Torque: 7 N-m (62 in.lbs.)

11. Install battery, battery shield and fasteners.

Torque: 7 N-m (62 in.lbs.)

CAUTION:
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED FIRST TO PREVENT ARCING.

12. Connect battery cables.

Torque: 17 N-m (151 in.lbs.)





13. On vehicles equipped with an SOHC engine, install air cleaner assembly support bracket to engine support bracket.

Torque: 10 N-m (89 in.lbs.)

14. Install air cleaner assembly.

Torque: 10 N-m (89 in.lbs.)

15. Install front air intake duct assembly.

Torque: 7 N-m (62 in.lbs.)

NOTICE:
Stop lamp switch adjustment must be checked whenever a vacuum booster is replaced.

16. Proceed to "Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment Check".