Chrysler 2004 Concorde Service Manual page 143

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MASTER CYLINDER (Continued)
NOTE: The master cylinder outlet ports use ISO
style flares and metric threads. Special Tool Pack-
age 8822 includes ISO style flare adapters with met-
ric threads to be used in conjunction with Bleeder
Tubes, Special Tool Package 8358.
(2) Attach special tools for bleeding master cylin-
der in the following fashion:
(a) For non-ABS master cylinders, thread one
Adapter, Special Tool 8822–2, into each outlet port.
Tighten Adapters to 17 N·m (145 in. lbs.) torque.
(b) For ABS master cylinders, thread one
Adapter, Special Tools 8822–2, into the primary
outlet port and one Adapter, Special Tool 8822–1,
into the secondary outlet port. Tighten Adapters to
17 N·m (145 in. lbs.) torque.
(c) Thread one
8358–1, into each Adapter. Tighten each tube to 17
N·m (145 in. lbs.) torque. Flex bleeder tubes and
place open ends into mouth of fluid reservoir as far
down as possible (Fig. 65).
Fig. 65 Master Cylinder Set Up For Bleeding
1 - BLEEDER TUBES 8358
2 - NON-ABS - ADAPTER 8822-1; ABS - ADAPTER 8822-2
3 - ADAPTER 8822-2
4 - WOODEN DOWEL
NOTE: Make sure open ends of bleeder tubes stay
below surface of brake fluid once reservoir is filled
to proper level to avoid ingesting air while bleeding.
Bleeder Tube, Special
BRAKES - BASE BRAKE SYSTEM 5 - 39
(3) Fill reservoir with Mopar
equivalent conforming to DOT 3 specifications. Make
sure fluid level is above tips of bleeder tubes in res-
ervoir.
(4) Using a wooden dowel as a pushrod (Fig. 65),
slowly depress master cylinder pistons, then release
pressure, allowing pistons to return to released posi-
tion. Repeat several times until all air bubbles are
expelled. Make sure fluid level stays above tips of
bleeder tubes in reservoir while bleeding.
(5) Remove bleeding tubes. Plug outlets and install
filler cap.
(6) Remove master cylinder from vise and install
on power brake booster. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HY-
DRAULIC/MECHANICAL/MASTER
INSTALLATION)
Tool
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect brake fluid level switch wire con-
nector on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
(2) Disconnect primary and secondary brake tubes
from master cylinder housing. Install plugs at brake
tube outlets.
(3) Remove the 2 nuts attaching the master cylin-
der to the power brake vacuum booster (Fig. 66).
Fig. 66 Master Cylinder Mounting
1 - MASTER CYLINDER MOUNTING NUTS
2 - POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
3 - MASTER CYLINDER
(4) Slide master cylinder straight out from the
booster.
Brake Fluid or
CYLINDER -