Lincoln Nautilus: Hydraulic Brake Actuation / Brake Master Cylinder. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or
damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a
painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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NOTICE:
Before removing the master cylinder, relieve the
vacuum in the brake booster or the master cylinder O-ring seal may be
drawn into the brake booster, causing brake booster failure and
increased brake pedal effort.
Fully apply and release the brake pedal 5 times.
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Remove the battery.
Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.
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Disconnect the brake tube fittings.
Torque:
20 lb.ft (27.5 Nm)
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Remove the nuts and the brake master cylinder. Discard the nuts.
Torque:
20 lb.ft (27.6 Nm)
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Make sure that the master cylinder-to-booster seal is removed with the master cylinder.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If a new brake master cylinder has been installed, bleed the master cylinder.
Refer to: Component Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
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If the brake master cylinder was removed to access other components, bleed the brake system.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20
WSS-M6C65-A2
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or
damage to the surface may occur...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the nuts, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the LH insulator panel...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™..