Brake Booster Replacement

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Remove the master cylinder (see MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) from the brake booster (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Brake Booster
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Remove the bolts (A) and clamps (B).

Fig 2: Air Cleaner And Clamps With Torque Specifications
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Remove the air cleaner (C).
Remove the primary and secondary brake lines (A) from the hose clamp (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Lines And Hose Clamp
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Remove the lock pin (A) and the joint pin (B), then disconnect the yoke (C) from the brake pedal.

Fig 4: Lock Pin, Joint Pin, Yoke And Brake Booster Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the brake booster mounting nuts (D).
Remove the brake booster (A) from the engine compartment.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the booster surfaces and threads of the booster stud bolts.
- Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Brake Booster From Engine Compartment
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Install the brake booster in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Install the master cylinder after installing the brake booster (see MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT ).
- Replace the master cylinder rod seal.
- Check the brake pedal height and free play after installing the master cylinder, and adjust it if necessary (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).
- Bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).