Skylark L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1997)
DISASSEMBLE
1. Remove master cylinder completely from the vehicle.
WARNING: Perform gear tension release procedure before removing master cylinder.
2. Separate modulator assembly from master cylinder assembly.
3. Remove master cylinder reservoir cover and master cylinder reservoir diaphragm. Wipe reservoir cover clean before removing. Empty fluid from
reservoir (only if master cylinder is to be completely removed and overhauled). Inspect Master cylinder reservoir cover and diaphragm for cuts,
cracks, nicks and deformation. Replace damaged parts.
4. If installed: Fluid level switch and Proportioner valve assemblies.
5. Piston retainer while depressing primary piston. Take care not to damage the primary piston, master cylinder bore, or piston retainer groove.
6. Primary piston, secondary piston, secondary piston spring and spring retainer. To remove parts, apply low pressure unlubricated compressed air
into upper outlet port at blind end of bore with all other outlet ports plugged.
7. Secondary seal, primary seal and spring retainer from secondary piston. Clean All parts in clean, denatured alcohol. Dry with unlubricated
compressed air. No abrasive should be used in bore. Inspect Master cylinder bore for scoring or corrosion. If noted, replace master cylinder.
ASSEMBLE
1. Lubricate rubber parts with clean brake fluid to ease assembly.
2. Lubricated secondary seal, primary seal and spring retainer onto secondary piston.
3. Secondary piston spring and secondary piston assembly into cylinder bore. To ease reassembly, lubricate with clean brake fluid.
4. Lubricated primary piston into cylinder bore.
5. Piston retainer while depressing primary piston.
6. Proportioner valve assemblies and fluid level switch.
7. Master cylinder reservoir diaphragm into reservoir cover and install on master cylinder reservoir.
8. Master cylinder.
