RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Hydraulic Brake Booster: Service and Repair
Hydro-Boost Replacement
The content of this article reflects the changes called out by TSB 26-04-99.
WARNING: THE ACCUMULATOR CONTAINS HIGH PRESSURE GAS. DO NOT CARRY THE BOOSTER BY THE ACCUMULATOR
OR DROP THE UNIT ON THE ACCUMULATOR.
REMOVAL
NOTE: If the booster is being replaced because the power steering fluid is contaminated, flush the power steering system before replacing the
booster.
1. With engine off depress the brake pedal 5 times to discharge the accumulator.
2. Remove brake lines from master cylinder.
3. Remove mounting nuts from the master cylinder.
4. Remove the bracket from the hydraulic booster lines and master cylinder mounting studs.
5. Remove the master cylinder.
Master Cylinder And Booster
6. Remove the return hose and the two pressure lines from the hydraulic booster.
Booster Push Rod
7. Remove the booster push rod clip, washer and rod remove from the brake pedal.
