Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
Vacuum Brake Booster: Service and Repair
Brake Booster
REMOVAL
1) Remove or disconnect the following parts at engine compartment.
1) Disconnect the connector for brake fluid level indicator.
2) Remove the brake pipes from master cylinder.
3) Remove the master cylinder installing nuts.
4) Disconnect the vacuum hose from brake booster.
2) Remove the following parts from pedal bracket.
1) Snap pin and clevis pin
2) Four brake booster installing nuts
3) Remove the brake booster while shunning brake pipes.
NOTE:
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Be careful not to drop the brake booster. The brake booster should be discarded if it has been dropped.
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Use special care when handling the operating rod.
If excessive force is applied to the operating rod, sufficient to cause a change in the angle in excess of ±3°, it may result in damage to the
power piston cylinder.
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Use care when placing the brake booster on floor.
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Do not change the push rod length. If it has been changed, reset the projected length "L" to standard length.
Standard:
L = 10.05 mm (0.396 inch)
