Brake Load Sensor Proportioning Valve Adjustment

NOTE: This procedure is for vehicles not equipped with ABS.

NOTE: Make sure that the fuel tank is at least 3/4 full.

Raise the vehicle on a suitable lift so that the vehicle is at curb height and wheels are on a flat surface.

NOTE: Do not change the position of the upper nut on the valve operating rod.

Fig 1: Locating Valve Adjuster Sleeve Set Screw

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Loosen the valve adjuster sleeve set screw.
Cut a piece of 3/8 inch OD x 1/4 inch ID rubber vacuum hose 16.3 mm (0.65 in) in length and slice it lengthwise.
Install the hose on the valve operating rod.

Fig 2: Locating Hose On Valve Operating Rod (with Torque Specifications)
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NOTE: Make sure that the valve adjuster sleeve is sliding freely and is resting on the lower mounting bracket.

Fig 3: Locating Valve Adjuster Sleeve Set Screw

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