Tires - Specifications Change

NUMBER: 05-18-85

APPLICABILITY ALL 1985 4-DOOR GL, 4-DOOR 4WD TURBO DATE 09-16-85
AND STATION WAGON 4WD TURBO


SUBJECT: CHANGE OF TIRE SPECIFICATIONS


We have been informed of a change in tire specifications for some 1985 4WD models.

MODEL ORIGINAL SPEC. NEW SPEC.

4-Door 4WD GL 175/70 SR13 S133 175/70 SR13 RD401V
4-Door 4WD Turbo 185/70 HR13 S237 185/70 SR13 RD401V
Station Wagon 4WD Turbo 185/70 HR13 S237 185/70 SR13 RD401V


This production change was made in late April, 1985.

The starting VIN's for this production change are listed below:


4-Door 4WD GL 242 334
4-Door 4WD Turbo A/T 242 062
4-Door 4WD Turbo D/R 242 060
Station Wagon 4WD Turbo 457 555
1) Fill the brake fluid reservoir to its indicated maximum capacity line.

2) Starting with the Left Front wheel, place a tube on the bleeder screw, then place the tube into a clear container of brake fluid.

3) Slowly apply the brake pedal until it stops.

4) Release the bleeder screw for 1 to 2 seconds, then tighten the screw.

5) Slowly release the brake pedal.

6) Allow 3 to 4 seconds between each brake pedal application.

NOTE: Perform Steps 3-6 twice on each wheel.
7) After bleeding the Left Front wheel, proceed to the Right Rear, Right Front, then ending on the Left Rear. (See Figure 1).

Air Bleeder Torque 5-6 ft.lbs.
8) Be sure to add brake fluid to the master cylinder as necessary. Not doing so may allow air to enter the brake system.

9) When all four wheels have been bled and the master cylinder has been filled, apply the brake pedal for approximately 20 seconds.

10) Should the pedal drop to less than 95 mm from the floor, fade, or feel spongy, the brake system must be bled again, using the same procedure.

11) As a final step, test drive the vehicle at low speed and apply the brakes relatively hard 2 to 3 times to ensure that the brakes provide normal braking on all four wheels without dragging or uneven braking.