Brake Pedal and Bracket
Brake Pedal and Bracket
NOTE: Adjustable pedals shown, fixed pedals similar.
Removal
1. NOTICE: Do not service the brake pedal without first removing the stoplamp switch and speed control deactivator switch. These switches must be removed with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. Switch plungers must be compressed for the switch to rotate in the bracket. Attempting to remove the switch when the plunger is extended (during pedal apply) will result in damage to the switch.
Remove the stoplamp switch.
2. If equipped, remove the speed control deactivator switch.
3. NOTE: If equipped with adjustable pedals, when removing the adjustable pedal assembly, make sure the pedals are adjusted to the full rearward position.
NOTE: The booster push rod clevis locking pin is a one-time use only part. Anytime the booster push rod clevis locking pin is removed, a new booster push rod clevis locking pin should be used.
NOTE: Remove the clevis locking pin by squeezing the locking tabs and pulling outward on the opposite end.
Remove the booster push rod clevis locking pin and discard.
4. Disconnect the brake booster rod from the brake pedal and position aside.
5. If equipped with power adjustable pedals, disconnect the adjustable pedal motor electrical connector.
6. If equipped with adjustable pedals, disconnect the accelerator pedal motor electrical connector.
7. Remove and discard the 2 brake pedal bracket bolts.
8. Remove and discard the 4 brake booster nuts.
9. Position the brake master cylinder and brake booster assembly forward to allow the brake pedal assembly to clear the studs.
10. Remove the 3 accelerator pedal bracket nuts.
11. Remove the 2 steering column opening cover screws and the steering column opening cover panel.
12. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence the steering column shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and centered. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter(R) 28-75-1 or equivalent).
Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
13. Remove the steering column shaft bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering column.
14. Remove the brake pedal assembly from the vehicle.
Installation
1. Position the brake pedal assembly in the vehicle.
2. Position the brake master cylinder and brake booster assembly into the brake pedal bracket assembly.
3. Install the 4 new brake booster nuts.
- Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
4. Install the 2 new brake pedal bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
5. Install the 3 accelerator pedal bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
6. If equipped with power adjustable pedals, connect the adjustable pedal motor electrical connector.
7. If equipped with adjustable pedals, connect the accelerator pedal electrical connector.
8. Position the brake booster push rod to the brake pedal.
9. Install the new booster push rod clevis locking pin.
10. Connect the steering column to the steering column shaft and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
11. Position the steering column opening cover and install the 2 screws.
12. NOTICE: Do not press, pull or otherwise move the brake pedal while installing the stoplamp switch or the speed control deactivator switch. These switches must be installed with the booster push rod attached to the brake pedal and with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. Installing these switches with the brake pedal in any other position will result in incorrect adjustment and may damage the switches.
Install the stoplamp switch.
13. If equipped, install the speed control deactivator switch.