RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Vacuum Brake Booster: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove vacuum hoses from booster check valve.
2. Remove the master cylinder.
3. Inside vehicle, remove steering column lower cover and knee blocker for access to brake pedal.
Booster Push Rod
4. Remove clip that attaches booster push rod to brake pedal pin.
Power Brake Booster
5. Remove booster mounting nuts.
6. Remove booster and booster dash seal.
INSTALLATION
1. Position seal on booster.
2. Mount booster on dash panel.
3. Slide booster push rod onto brake pedal pin. Then secure push rod with retaining clip.
4. Install booster mounting nuts and tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
5. Install knee blocker and lower column cover.
6. Install the master cylinder.
7. Install booster vacuum hose.
8. Fill and bleed brake system.
