Volvo 164, 1970 Service Manual page 216

REPAI R I NSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 5·44. Removing the master cylinder
M, A STER CYLINDER
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With regard to repair work on the hydraulic system,
the instructions given under "Cleaning" and "Brake
Fluid", Group 50, should be observed. When the mas-
ter cylinder is removed, the brake pedal shou ld not
be depressed bacause the resulting abnormal position
for the parts of the servo cylinder can cause da mage.
REMOVING
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Place a cover over the mudguard and rags under
the master cy linder in order to avoid possible
damage to the paintwork shou ld the brake fluid
spill over.
2. Remove the electric cab les from the master cy-
linder and fit plastic plugs as the lines are dis-
connected.
Fig. 5·45. Removing the container
5 : 20
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Fig. 5·46. Container parts
1. Filler cap 4. Container
2. Strainer 5. Rubber sea l
3. Rubber seal
3. Remove the two attaching nuts for the master
cylinder and lift the cylinder forwards, see Fig.
5-44. Empty out the brake fluid.
DISMANTLING
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Fix the flange of the master cylinder firmly in a
vice, see Fig. 5-45.
2. Place both hands under the container and pull it
up from the rubber sea Is. Remove the filler cap
and stra iner from the container and also the
rubber seals from the cylinder, see Fig. 5-46.
Fig. 5·47. Removing the stop screw
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