Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Brake Booster - Vacuum (Removal and Installation)

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).

2. Remove the air cleaner housing.

3. Remove the brake master cylinder nuts.

Brake Booster - Vacuum

4. Position the brake master cylinder (2140) aside.

Brake Booster - Vacuum

5. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal (2455) several times to discharge the accumulator.

Disconnect the booster vacuum hose.

Brake Booster - Vacuum

6. Remove the stoplight switch self-locking pin.

Brake Booster - Vacuum

7. Remove the stoplight switch (13480) and the brake booster push rod from the brake pedal pin.

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8. Remove the power brake booster nuts.

Brake Booster - Vacuum

9. Remove the power brake booster (2005).

Brake Booster - Vacuum

Installation

1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

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Brake Booster - Vacuum

    Hydro-Boost Bleeding
    1. NOTE: The Hydro-Boost power brake booster (2B560) is generally self-bleeding, and the following procedure will normally bleed the air from the power brake booster. Normal operation of the vehicle ...

    Brake Booster - Hydro-Boost (Removal and Installation)
    Special Tool(s) Installer Set, Teflon Seal 211-D027 (D90P-3517-A) or equivalent Removal WARNING: The power brake booster should not be carried by the accumulator, nor should it e ...

    Other materials:

    Reservoir
    Removal WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persi ...

    Connecting Rod - Side Clearance
    1. Measure the clearance between the connecting rod and the crankshaft. Verify the measurement is within specification. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure. If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer ...

    Disassembly
    NOTE: The steering gear is serviceable as either a long or short rack assembly. This procedure covers the removal and installation of the components not supplied with a short rack assembly. On short rack assembly only the front wheel spindle tie-rods and fro ...