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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 226 (HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPROPORTIONING VALVE REPLACEMENT (NON-ABS SYSTEM)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the plugs from the proportioning valve assembly.
  2. Install the proportioning valve assembly to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the master cylinder mounting nuts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    Fig 1: View Of Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts
    GM892088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the caps or plugs from the master cylinder brake pipe ends.
  5. Connect the master cylinder brake pipes (1) to the proportioning valve assembly.
  6. Tighten the brake pipe fittings at the proportioning valve assembly.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fittings to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

    Fig 2: View Of Master Cylinder Brake Pipes
    GM1311224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the caps or plugs from the caliper and wheel cylinder brake pipe ends.
  8. Connect the caliper and wheel cylinder brake pipes (2) to the proportioning valve assembly.
  9. Tighten the brake pipe fittings at the proportioning valve assembly.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fittings to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

  10. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
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