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TM 1-1740-221-13&P&P
BRAKE SYSTEM/BLEEDING - (CONTINUED)
1.
Before Bleeding:
CAUTION
The use of incorrect brake luid will cause serious damage to seals, which could cause brake
failure.
NOTE
Location of brake valve is under center console panel.
Fill the brake reservoirs with the correct luid and make sure the luid levels are not allowed to
fall below the MINIMUM mark during the bleeding process.
Complete all procedures below for the brake bleeding process.
a.
b.
c.
d.
NOTE
Clean all brake bleeder ports prior to clear hose connection then place the free end in the
bleed container (Figure 3, Item 3).
2.
Bleed Brake Valve as follows:
a. Attach clear bleeder tube to the brake valve forward bleeder port (Figure 3, Item 7).
b. Pump brake pedal and hold pressure.
c. Open forward bleeder port (Figure 3, Item 7) allowing air to purge.
d. Close bleeder port before brake pedal reaches the loor.
e. Repeat procedure until all air is removed.
f. Repeat Steps 2c through 3a for rear bleeder port (Figure 3, Item 5).
3. Bleed Rear Axle (2 Bleeder Ports) as follows:
a. Attach clear bleeder tube to the rear axle right side bleeder port (Figure 3, Item 7).
b. Pump brake pedal and hold pressure.
c. Open bleeder port (Figure 3, Item 7) and allow air to purge.
d. Close bleeder port before brake pedal reaches the loor.
e. Repeat Steps 3d through 3f until all air is removed.
f. Repeat 3c through 4a for rear axle left side bleeder port (not shown).
4. Bleed Front Axle (2 Bleeder Ports) as follows:
a. Attach clear bleeder tube to front axle left side bleeder port (Figure 3, Item 5).
b. Pump brake pedal and hold pressure.
c. Open bleeder port (Figure 3, Item 5) and allow air to purge.
d. Close bleeder port before brake pedal reaches the loor.
e. Repeat steps 4d and 4f until all air is removed.
f. Repeat 4c through 4g for front axle right side bleeder port (not shown).
g. Reill brake reservoirs (Figure 3, Item 1 and 2) to FILL LEVEL marks.
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