Manual Update - Brake Booster Pushrod Adjustment

Corporation No:
00-05-22-003

Bulletin No.:
00-T-14

Category Type:
Brakes-02

Category:
Mechanical

ISSUE DATE:
March, 2000

Subject:
Service Manual Update for All of the 2000 L-Series Brakes Service Manuals, regarding power brake booster push rod adjustment

Models Affected:
2000 Saturn L-Series Sedans and Wagons

Purpose:
The purpose of this bulletin is to update all the 2000 L-Series Brakes Service Manuals at your location.

Obtain all the 2000 L-Series Brakes Service Manuals at your location and update as indicated below.

1. On page 55, cross out the brake pedal push rod adjustment procedure and art.

2. In the current Service Manual after step 2, write in the following:

(Refer to Technical Bulletin Number 00-05-22-003)

3. Insert this bulletin between pages 54 and 55.

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD ADJUSTMENT

Important:
The push rod length is adjusted at the factory and should not need adjustment. If the adjustment has been tampered with, the following procedure should be used.

1. Remove brake booster from vehicle. (Refer to "Vacuum Booster Removal" )

Important:
The dimension is measured from the brake booster mounting surface to the end of the brake booster push rod connector.





2. Measure brake booster push rod connector length prior to adjustment. Push rod connector length may not have to be adjusted, if within specifications.

3. Loosen adjuster jam nut.

4. Adjust brake booster push rod connector length to 184.75 mm ± 0.25 mm (7.27 in. ± 0.01 in.).

5. Tighten adjuster jam nut to brake booster push rod connector.

Torque:
Brake Booster Push Rod Adjuster Jam
Nut.: 18 N.m (13 ft-lbs)

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