9-6 BRAKES
Fig. 12 Remove the clip to slide the clevis pin out of the
clevis
pedal
SST
Gasket
Fig. 13 Install the tool on top of the gasket as shown
Fig. 14 Set the tool on the gasket, then lower the pin unt
slightly touches the piston
its tip
- Remove the 4 mounting nuts, clevis and extract the booster from the
firewall. Discard the gasket.
To install: - Position a new gasket and install the booster to the firewall, secure
the retaining nuts to 9 ft. Ibs. (13 Nm). - Install the clevis pin to the clevis through the brake pedal and
secure the pin with the clip. - Adjust the length of the booster pushrod:
a. Install the gasket for the master cylinder.
b. Set the push pin SST 09737-00010 or equivalent, on the gasket
and lower the pin until its tip slightly touches the piston.
c. Turn the tool upside down, and position it on the booster.
d. Measure the clearance between the booster pushrod and pin head
of the tool. Clearance should be 0 inch (Omm).
e. Adjust the booster pushrod length until the pushrod lightly
touches the pin head.
••When adjusting the pushrod, depress the brake pedal so that the
rod sticks out. - Install the master cylinder.
- Connect the vacuum hose to the booster.
- Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid and then
bleed the brake system. - Check for fluid leakage.
- Do an operational test.
Proportioning Valve
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
I See Figure 15
- Disconnect the brake lines from the valve body.
- Remove the lockout and disconnect the spring from the lower control
arm. - Remove the 2 mounting bolts and extract the LSP and BV assem-
bly.
To install: - Attach the valve assembly to the vehicle and tighten the bolts to 14 ft.
Ibs. (19 Nm). - Position the spring on the lower control arm and set the length with
the adjusting nut. The initial set length should be 1.18 inch (30mm).
Tighten the assembly to 9 ft. Ibs. (13 Nm). - Connect the brake lines and secure each one to 11 ft. Ibs. (15 Nm).
Fig. 15 A proportioning valve has several brake lines leading
into it