Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 366

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REMOVAL 

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - LHD 

Fig. 53: Identifying Reservoir, Fluid Level Electrical Connector, Brake Lines, Mounting Nuts & Booster 
Check Valve 
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1. Disconnect the wire (3) to the fluid level switch at the bottom of the reservoir (2).  

2. Remove the master cylinder (2). See REMOVAL.  

3. Disconnect vacuum hoses from booster check valve (1).  

4. Remove the brake lines (4) from the master cylinder and the HCU (ABS vehicles only) or the junction 

block for clearance.  

5. Disconnect the HCU from the mounts and move to the side for clearance of the booster. 

1 - BOOSTER CHECK VALVE
2 - APPLY TEST VACUUM HERE
3 - VALVE SEAL

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 54: Identifying Retainer Clip, Pedal & Booster Mounting Nuts 
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6. Remove knee blocker under the steering column, refer to REMOVAL .  

7. Remove the brake light switch and discard, refer to REMOVAL .  

8. Remove retaining clip (3) that secures booster push rod to brake pedal (2).  

9. Remove nuts attaching booster (1) to the dash panel.  

10. In engine compartment, slide booster studs out of dash panel, tilt booster upward, and remove booster 

from engine compartment.  

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - RHD 

1. Remove the air box. Refer to REMOVAL .  

2. Siphon the fluid out of the master cylinder. 

Fig. 55: BRAKE BOOSTER 
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2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro

  

3. Remove the brake lines from the master cylinder.  

4. Remove the master cylinder. See REMOVAL.  

5. Disconnect vacuum hose from booster check valve (1). 

Fig. 56: Identifying Retainer Clip, Pedal & Booster Mounting Nuts 
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6. Remove knee blocker under the steering column, refer to REMOVAL .  

7. Remove the brake light switch and discard, refer to REMOVAL .  

8. Remove retaining clip (3) that secures booster push rod to brake pedal (2).  

9. Remove nuts (1) attaching booster to the dash panel.  

10. In engine compartment, slide booster studs out of dash panel, tilt booster upward, and remove booster 

from engine compartment.  

INSTALLATION 

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - LHD 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 57: Identifying Retainer Clip, Pedal & Booster Mounting Nuts 
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1. Align and position booster on the dash panel.  

2. Install booster mounting nuts (1). Tighten nuts just enough to hold booster in place. 

3. Slide booster push rod onto the brake pedal (2). Then secure push rod to pedal pin with retaining clip (3). 

4. Tighten booster mounting nuts (1) to 25 N.m (220 in. lbs.).  

5. Install a new brake lamp switch and reconnect the electrical connector.  

6. Install the knee blocker, refer to INSTALLATION . 

Fig. 58: Identifying Reservoir, Fluid Level Electrical Connector, Brake Lines, Mounting Nuts & 
Booster Check Valve 
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NOTE:

Lubricate the pedal pin with Mopar multi-mileage grease before 
installation.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 BRAKES Base - Service Information - Nitro