Ford Ecosport: Power Brake Actuation / Removal and Installation - Brake Booster - LHD
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the battery tray.
Refer to: Battery Tray (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the brake master cylinder.
Refer to: Brake Master Cylinder (206-06 Hydraulic Brake Actuation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the ground strap bolts.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Position the brake line clip off of the bulkhead stud and release the lower brake line from the clips.
1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS) (B7)
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Remove the bolts and position aside the transmission cooler tube.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
All vehicles
NOTICE:
Do not service the brake pedal or brake booster without
first removing the stoplamp switch. This switch must be removed with
the brake pedal in the at-rest position. The switch plunger 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.
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Remove the stoplamp switch.
Refer to: Stoplamp Switch (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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Detach the check valve from the brake booster.
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Press the tabs and remove the clevis pin. Discard the pin.
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Remove and discard the brake booster nuts.
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Disconnect the vacuum sensor electrical connector and remove the brake booster.
Installation
NOTICE:
Make sure that the brake booster pushrod is correctly located.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install the brake booster and tighten the nuts in sequence.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Other information:
Overview
The front subframe is bolted to the body and is used to:
aid in structural support.
provide mounting surfaces for the steering gear.
provide mounting surfaces for the front suspension lower
control arms, the transmission roll restrictor and for the front
stabilizer bar.
For body dimension specifications, Refer to: Specifications (501-25 Body Repair..
Inspection
Cratering - fatigue failure
Spot glazing - incorrect seating
Scratching - dirty engine oil
Base exposed - poor lubrication
Both edges worn - journal damaged
One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated
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