Express 1/2 Ton Van V8-305 5.0L VIN M SFI (1998)
Hydraulic Fluid Accumulator: Testing and Inspection
1. Start the engine.
2. Charge the accumulator by pressing the brake pedal or by completely turning the steering wheel in one direction and then in the other.
3. Turn the engine off. Let the vehicle sit for an hour.
4. Perform two power assisted applications with the engine off.
5. If the accumulator failed to hold a charge after one hour, but functions normally after charging, the accumulator valves are malfunctioning. In
order to repair this condition:
5.1. Disassemble the power brake booster. Refer to Hydraulic Brake Booster Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
5.2. Replace the accumulator valves. Refer to Hydraulic Brake Booster Overhaul (Accumulator) in Hydraulic Brakes.
6. If the charging and discharging of the accumulator is audible, but the accumulator still fails to hold a charge, the accumulator valves are
malfunctioning. In order to repair this condition:
6.1. Disassemble the power brake booster. Refer to Hydraulic Brake Booster Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
6.2. Replace the accumulator valves. Refer to Hydraulic Brake Booster Overhaul (Accumulator) in Hydraulic Brakes.
7. Empty the accumulator by pressing the brake pedal 30 times.
8. The accumulator can will rotate or wobble if the accumulator has lost its gas charge. This requires replacement of the accumulator. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake Booster Overhaul (Accumulator) in Hydraulic Brakes.
