Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 217
(15) Adjust the brake lamp switch. Refer to the
procedure in this group.
WARNING: Be
certain
a
firm
brake
pedal
is
achieved prior to attempting to operate the vehicle.
MASTER CYLINDER – RHD DIESEL
REMOVAL
(1) Open hood and disconnect the negative battery
cable
NOTE: Pump the brake pedal several times to
relieve vacuum in the brake booster. This will pre-
vent booster from sucking any contaminants when
master cylinder is removed.
(2) Remove the short brake lines leading from the
master cylinder to the combination valve (Fig. 6).
(3) Disconnect differential pressure switch wire
from the combination valve. Lift the release tab on
the underside of the electrical connector and pull
straight off (Fig. 7).
(4) Remove the combination valve support bracket
retaining nuts and remove the valve and bracket
assembly from the vehicle.
(5) Remove the master cylinder retaining nuts
(Fig. 8) and remove the master cylinder from the
brake booster by sliding straight off mounting studs.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Be certain rubber o-ring vacuum seal is
installed in the master cylinder mounting flange
prior to installation.
NOTE: If a new master cylinder is being installed,
cylinder must be bench bleed prior to installation.
(1) If equipped, remove protective sleeve from pri-
mary piston shank on new master cylinder.
(2) Clean cylinder mounting surface of brake
booster.
(3) Install master cylinder on brake booster and
install retaining nuts. Torque the nuts to 17.5 N·m
(155 in. lbs.).
Fig. 6 Brake Line Orientation
1 – COMBINATION VALVE
2 – MASTER CYLINDER
Fig. 7 Differential Pressure Switch Electrical
1 – SWITCH TERMINAL
2 – COMBINATION VALVE
3 – WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
Fig. 8 Master Cylinder
1 – BOOSTER
2 – MASTER CYLINDER
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BRAKES
5 - 3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)