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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1987THUNDERBIRD BASE, 3.8 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESANTI-LOCK BRAKESREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONRESERVOIR ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION
1987 Ford Thunderbird Base, 3.8 3

Reservoir Assembly: Installation

1987 Ford Thunderbird Base, 3.8 3SECTION Installation
  1. Install reservoir mounting bracket in its guide on bottom of reservoir. Check to see that spacer sleeve and "O" ring are in place on reservoir. Wet inside of reservoir grommet with brake fluid.
  2. Insert reservoir into grommet on booster housing as far as it will go, being sure sleeve and "O" ring are in place. The reservoir should be held vertical to booster during installation.
  3. Secure mounting bracket to booster housing with Allen head screw. Tighten screw to 35-53 INCH lbs. (4-6 N.m). Install return and pump feed hoses onto reservoir fittings as far as they will go. Fill reservoir to "MAX" line and bleed brake system.
  4. Top off reservoir to "MAX" line with a fully charged accumulator. Install reservoir cap and connect electrical connectors. Reconnect battery ground cable.
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