Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System

The ignition switch must be in the Off position or false diagnostic trouble codes may be set to memory.

1. Install bleeding tool No. J-39177, or equivalent, on combination valve.
2. Check master cylinder reservoir fluid level and fill if necessary.
3. Relieve vacuum reserve by pumping brakes several times.
4. Fill master cylinder reservoirs with suitable DOT 3 brake fluid. Maintain fluid level during bleeding.
5. If master cylinder is suspected to have air in the bore, bleed it before any wheel cylinder or caliper as follows:
a. Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder and allow brake fluid to flow from connector port.
b. Connect brake pipe but do not tighten.
c. Slowly apply brake pedal and allow air to bleed from loose fitting, then tighten fitting before releasing pedal.
d. Wait 15 seconds.
e. Repeat this sequence until all air is purged from master cylinder bore.
f. Repeat procedure for rear pipe.
6. Bleed each wheel in the following sequence:
a. Right rear.
b. Left rear.
c. Right front.
d. Left front.
7. Attach tool No. J-28434, or equivalent, to wheel cylinder/caliper bleeder valve. Immerse opposite end of hose into suitable container partially filled with brake fluid.
8. Slowly apply brake pedal one time and hold.
9. Loosen bleeder valve to purge air from wheel cylinder/caliper.
10. Tighten bleeder valve and slowly release pedal.
11. Wait 15 seconds.
12. Repeat sequence until all air is purged from wheel cylinder/caliper.
13. Torque bleeder valve to 62 inch lbs.
14. Perform preceding bleed steps at each wheel until system is bled.
15. Check brake pedal for sponginess and the brake warning lamp for indication of unbalanced pressure. Repeat bleeding procedure to correct either condition.