Vacuum Brake Booster: Service and Repair

Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the master cylinder away from the vacuum booster.
3. Support the master cylinder.





4. Disconnect the check valve from the vacuum booster.
5. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel.





6. Remove the pushrod retainer from the brake pedal pin.





7. Remove the stop lamp switch and the pushrod from the brake pedal pin.
8. Remove the steering column support bracket.





9. Remove the vacuum booster mounting nuts.
10. Remove the vacuum booster assembly.
11. Remove the gasket.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the vacuum booster assembly and the gasket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the vacuum booster mounting nuts on the vacuum booster.
Tighten the vacuum booster mounting nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the steering column support bracket.





4. Install the stop lamp switch and the pushrod to the brake pedal pin.





5. Install the pushrod retainer to the brake pedal pin. The retainer will snap into place.
6. Install the left closeout/insulator panel.





7. Install the check valve to the vacuum booster.
8. Install the master cylinder.