Brake Booster Replacement

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Remove the air cleaner cover and the air cleaner case (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the master cylinder (see MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) from the brake booster.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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Remove the brake lines (A) from the clamp (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Lines, Clamp, Nut & Hose
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Remove the nut (C) on the canister and move the hose (D) out of the way.
Remove the engine wire harness clamp (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Wire Harness Clamp
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Remove the driver's dash board undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the lock pin (A) and 1 he clevis pin (B), then disconnect the yoke from the brake pedal.

Fig 4: Lock Pin & Clevis Pin With Torque Specifications
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Remove the brake booster mounting nuts (C).
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.
NOTE: Use new booster gasket (B) during reassembly.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Booster & Booster Gasket
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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 ).
- 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 ).