Removing and ref
- Make
- Peugeot
- Model
- J5 Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1982–1994
- Section
- Removing and refitting the brake servo › Removing and ref
REMOVING AND REF
Disconnect the earth cable from the battery.
LH drive vehicles, remove the spare wheel carrier.
Disconnect, Fig. I and II, the vacuum pipe (1) from the brake servo.
Disconnect, Fig. I and II, the wires (2) from the brake fluid level sensor.
Remove, Fig. III, the nuts (3) from the master cylinder.
Free, Fig. IV, the master cylinder from the brake servo, and support the servo.
Unclip and remove, Fig. V and VI, the pin (4) that connects the thrust rod to the pedal.
Remove, Fig. V and VI
RH drive : Fig. V, the four bolts (→) that secure the brake servo in place.
LH drive : Fig. VI, the three bolts (→) that secure the brake servo in place.
Remove the brake servo.
RH drive : disconnect the spacer from the brake servo.
REFITTING
LH drive : Fig. VI, place the brake servo in place and tighten the three bolts.
Tightening torque 20 N.m (14.7 lbf.ft.).
RH drive : Fig. V, connect the spacer to the brake servo, fit this assembly in place and tighten the four bolts.
Tightening torque 20 N.m (14.7 lbf.ft.).
Fit, Fig. V and VI, the pin (4) and its clip.
Note : Before refitting the master cylinder, adjust the depth by which the thrust rod is recessed below the master cylinder mounting face. It should be 0.3 to 0.5 mm.
Fit, Fig. III, the master cylinder and the nuts (3).
Tightening torque 20 N.m (14.7 lbf.ft.).
Connect, Fig. I and II, the vacuum pipe (1) to the brake servo.
Connect, Fig. I and II, the wires (2) to the brake fluid level sensor.
LH drive : refit the spare wheel carrier.
Parts & tools for this job For 1982 Peugeot J5
- PARTBrake padsSearch: Peugeot J5 1982 brake pads
- TOOLBrake bleeder kitSearch: one man brake bleeder kit
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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