Brake Pedal
PROCEDURE

Brake Actuation Components 1 – pin; 2 – pushrod fork; 3 – retaining ring; 4 – brake pedal; 5 – retaining ring; 6 – brake pedal bushing; 7 – bushing; 8 – return spring; 9 – axle; 10 – bracket; 11 – gasket; 12 – bracket; 13 – plug; 14 – fluid level sensor; 15 – reservoir; 16 – nut; 17 – bushing; 18 – brake master cylinder; 19 – vacuum hose; 20 – check valve; 21 – vacuum booster; 22 – pushrod; 23 – gasket; 24 – nut; 25 – washer
Removal PROCEDURE 1. Remove the clutch pedal (refer to subsection 4.2.3). 2. Remove the snap ring 3 of the brake booster mounting. 3. Remove the pin 1 of the brake booster mounting. 4. Disconnect the clevis 2 of the pushrod 22 of the brake booster 21 from the brake pedal 4. 5. Remove the snap ring 5. 6. Unhook the return spring 8. 7. Remove the shaft 9 and remove the brake pedal 4, return spring 8 and bushing 7. Installation PROCEDURE 1. Install the brake pedal in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following. 2. Clean the shaft 9 and bushing 7. 3. If the pedal wobbles on the shaft 9 or wear of the shaft is visible, replace the shaft. If the pedal still wobbles after installing a new shaft 9, replace the bushing 7. 4. Lubricate the shaft 9 and bushing 7 with universal grease.
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