Hydraulic System Junction Block: Service and Repair
JUNCTION BLOCKREMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, Refer to Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
2. Using a brake pedal holding tool, depress brake pedal past its first inch of travel and hold it in this position. Holding pedal in this position will isolate master cylinder from hydraulic brake system and will not allow brake fluid to drain out of brake fluid reservoir while brake lines are open.
3. Remove brake tubes (1, 2, 3 and 10) at junction block (5).
4. Remove remaining brake tubes (1 and 3) at junction block (5).
5. Pull up on junction block (5) and remove from mounting grommets (8).
INSTALLATION
1. Install junction block (5), pushing mounting bracket down into mounting grommets (8) located in body of vehicle.
2. Install brake tubes to rear (1 and 3) at hydraulic control unit. Tighten tube nuts to 20 Nm (177 inch lbs.) torque.
3. Install brake tubes (1, 2, 3 and 10) at junction block (5). Tighten tube nuts to 20 Nm (177 inch lbs.) torque.
4. Remove brake pedal holding tool.
5. Connect battery negative cable (2) to battery post. It is important that this is performed properly.
6. Fill and bleed (1) base brake hydraulic system.
7. Road test vehicle to verify proper operation of brakes.