Neon L4-2.0L SOHC (1995)
6.
Clamp the provided master cylinder in a vise and attach Bleeding Tubes, Special Tool 6802 to the master cylinder (Figure 6). Position tubes so
outlets of Bleeding Tubes will be below surface of brake fluid when reservoir is filled to the proper level.
7.
Fill brake fluid reservoir with brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 specifications such as Mopar or an equivalent.
8.
Using a wooden dowel, depress push rod slowly, and then allow pistons to return to released position. Repeat several times until all air bubbles are
expelled (Figure 6).
9.
Remove bleeding tubes from master cylinder outlet ports, plug outlet ports and install fill cap on reservoir. Remove master cylinder from vise.
Note:
It is not necessary to bleed the entire hydraulic system after replacing the master cylinder. However, the master cylinder must have been bled
and filled prior to installation.
10.
Make sure brake booster vacuum seal on master cylinder push rod is positioned with notches on vacuum seal pointing toward master cylinder
housing, and that seal is seated against master cylinder housing (Figure 7). Remove plastic protector from master cylinder push rod.
11.
Align push rod on power brake vacuum booster with master cylinder push rod and install the master cylinder straight onto the power brake unit
mounting studs (Figure 4).
12.
Install master cylinder mounting nuts and torque to 250 in-lbs (28 N.m).
13.
Remove plugs and connect brake tubes to master cylinder primary and secondary ports (Figure 3). Then torque all tube nuts to 145 in-lbs. (17
N.m).
14.
Connect brake fluid level sensor wiring connector (Figure 2).
15.
Top off master cylinder reservoir as necessary. Start engine and pump brake pedal firmly several times to assure of proper pedal travel and feel.
Then check the system for leaks.
Owner Letter
SAFETY RECALL -- ABS Brake Master Cylinder
