Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1998)
Vacuum Brake Booster: Service and Repair
Installation
1. Position power brake booster onto dash panel.
Power Brake Booster Mounting
2. Install and torque the 4 power brake vacuum booster mounting nuts to 29 Nm (250 inch lbs.) torque.
3. Using Lubriplate, or equivalent, coat the surface of the brake pedal pin where it contacts the brake vacuum booster input rod.
4. Connect power brake vacuum booster input rod to brake pedal pin and install a NEW retaining clip. Use only a new retainer clip DO NOT USE
the old clip.
Power Brake Vacuum Booster Check Valve
5. Connect all previously removed vacuum hoses onto power brake vacuum booster check valve.
6. If vehicle is equipped with ABS, install Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU).
CAUTION:
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When replacing the power brake vacuum booster on a vehicle equipped with ABS, a NEW vacuum seal MUST be installed in the power brake
vacuum booster. Use only the procedure detailed below for installing vacuum seal into power brake vacuum booster. If old vacuum seal came
out with master cylinder when it was removed from power brake vacuum booster, be sure it is removed from master cylinder before attempting
to install master cylinder into power brake vacuum booster.
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When lubricating master cylinder push rod, use only Mopar Silicone Dielectric Compound. Using any other type of grease or lubricant on the
push rod, will not provide adequate long term lubrication of the push rod.
