Skylark L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1997)
Vacuum Brake Booster: Service and Repair
Replacement
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove or disconnect master cylinder from the vehicle in order to remove the vacuum booster. However, if both the
vacuum booster and master cylinder are to be removed, remove the master cylinder first.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Master cylinder attaching nuts.
2. Master cylinder from booster. Move master cylinder forward just enough to clear studs on the vacuum booster. This will flex the brake pipes
slightly, take care not to bend or distort the brake pipes.
3. Vacuum hose from vacuum check valve.
4. Booster attaching nuts.
5. Booster pushrod from brake pedal. Tilt entire vacuum booster slightly to work booster pushrod off pedal clevis pin without putting undue side
pressure on the pushrod.
6. Booster from vehicle.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Booster into vehicle.
2. Booster pushrod to brake pedal. Tilt entire vacuum booster slightly to work booster pushrod onto pedal clevis pin without putting undue side
pressure on the pushrod.
3. Booster attaching nuts. Tighten Booster to brake pedal attaching nuts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Booster vacuum hose to vacuum check valve.
5. Master cylinder to booster and attaching nuts. Tighten Master cylinder to booster attaching nuts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
