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3. Remove the oil bolt securing the banjo-fittings to the
master cylinder; then remove the master cylinder.
Discard the three crush washers.
Inspecting
1. Inspect the master cylinder push rod and clevis for
wear, bending, or elongation of clevis holes.
2. Inspect the push rod boot for tears or deterioration.
3. Inspect the reservoir for cracks and leakage.
4. Inspect the brake hose for cracks and deterioration
and the condition of the banjo-fittings.
Installing
1. Place the master cylinder into position; then using
three new crush washers, secure the two banjo-fit-
tings to the master cylinder. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
2. Secure the master cylinder assembly to the frame
with two cap screws and two flange nuts. Tighten to
25 ft-lb.
3. Install the pivot pin and secure with a new cotter pin.
4. Fill the master cylinder and bleed the brake system
(see Hydraulic Brake System in the Periodic Mainte-
nance section).
Universal Joints
REMOVING
NOTE: The universal joints can be accessed by
removing the belly panel. To remove the belly
panel, see the Steering/Frame/Controls section.
1. Support the vehicle on suitable jack stands elevated
high enough to allow working from the underside of
the vehicle.
2. To aid in installing, match mark drive-line compo-
nents prior to removing.
3. Remove the cap screws securing the driveshaft
flange to the output flange; then remove the drive-
shaft.
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4. Install U-Joint Separator Tool on the universal joint
fixed yoke; then remove the bearing cup retainers.
5. Using a suitable socket and ratchet handle, rotate the
jackscrew to push the bearing cup out of the yoke;
then remove the tool and the bearing cup.
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6. Install the separator tool on the opposite side of the
yoke to push the second bearing cup from the yoke;
then remove the tool and separate the universal joint.
7. Secure the separator tool in a vise and repeat steps 4-
6 to remove the bearing cups from the movable yoke.
PR375
INSPECTING
1. Inspect the yoke bores for damage or signs of bear-
ing cup looseness. If bearing cups are loose, the yoke
must be replaced.
CAUTION
Brake fluid is highly corrosive. Do not spill brake fluid
on any surface of the vehicle.
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