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 Valve
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Remove the lock pin (A) and the clevis pin (B), then disconnect the yoke from the brake pedal.

Fig 2: Lock Pin, Joint Pin And Brake Booster Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the brake booster mounting nuts (C).
Pull the brake booster (A) forward, and remove it from the engine compartment.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the brake booster mounting surfaces and the threads on the booster studs.
- Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines or other components hoses and lines.
Fig 3: Pulling Brake Booster
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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 ).