
REAR SUSPENSION AND DRIVE LINE 4-23
Fig.
62—Torque Control Arm (Corvette)
2.
Place center clamp plate in position and install four
bolts and washers. Tighten bolts and torque to
specifications.
3.
Raise spring outer end with floor jack until spring
is nearly flat and secure with chain as in Step 3-
Removal.
.4.
Lower jack, align torque control arm with spring
end and insert link bolt, rubber cushions and re-
tainers. Install castellated nut on link bolt and
tighten until cotter pin hole in bolt is visible. In-
sert new cotter pin and bend ends around.
5. Raise spring end with jack under link bolt, and re-
move chain and C clamp when loose.
6. Carefully lower jack, making sure rubber cushions
remain indexed in retainers.
7. Remove jack and repeat on opposite side. Install
wheels and tires, remove frame supports and lower
vehicle to floor.
TORQUE CONTROL ARM (Fig. 62)
Removal
1.
Disconnect spring on side torque arm is to be re-
moved. Follow Steps 1-6, Spring-Removal.
NOTE:
If vehicle is so equipped, disconnect
stabilizer rod from torque arm - refer to
"Stabilizer Rod Replacement".
2.
Remove shock absorber lower eye from strut rod
shaft.
3.
Disconnect and remove strut rod shaft and swing
strut rod down.
4.
Remove four bolts securing axle drive shaft to
spindle flange and disconnect drive shaft.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to force torque
arm outboard to provide clearance to drop drive
shaft.
5. Disconnect brake line at wheel cylinder inlet or
caliper and from torque arm. Disconnect parking
brake cable.
6. Remove torque arm pivot bolt and toe-in shims and
pull torque arm out of frame. Tape shims together
and identify for correct reinstallation.
RETAINER
RETAINER
PLATE
BUSHING
CONTROL ARM
Fig.
63—Torque Control Arm Bushing Cross-Sect ion (Corvette)
NOTE:
For service operations pertaining to
the spindle support assembly, refer to service
operations under Wheel Spindle and Support
earlier in this section.
Repairs (Fig. 63)
1.
Using 11/16" drill, drill out flared end of bushing
retainer (fig. 64).
2.
Remove special retainer plate and tap retainer out
of bushing.
3.
Remove bushings by spreading them apart with a
chisel and tap out of arm (fig. 65).
NOTE:
If bushing diameters are severely
rusted in torque arm, and arm tends to spread
during removal, clamp arm in a C-clamp to
prevent spreading.
Fig.
64—Drilling Out Retainer Flare (Corvette)
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Fig.
65—Removing Bushings (Corvette)
4.
Lightly oil new bushing diameters (not rubber por-
tion) and start bushings squarely in arm.
5. Install Tool J-7055-1 as shown in Figure 66 and
press bushings into place.
6. When bushings are fully installed, place special
plate over flared portion of new bushing retainer
and insert retainer into bushing.
7. Out of 5/8" thick steel plate 1-1/2" wide make flar-
ing tool support to the dimensions shown in Figure
67 and drill clearance holes as shown for 2
—
1/2"
bolts.
8. Place fabricated back-up plate on flared end of bush-
ing retainer and assembly Tool J-8111-23 to plate
with 2-1/2" bolts 5" long. Make sure threaded hole
in J-8111-23 is centered over unflared end of bushing
retainer and that chambered retainer plate is cen-
tered over retainer tube.
9. Lightly oil pointed end of J-8880-5 screw and thread
into J-
8111-23
until pointed "end contacts bushing
retainer. Continue threading J-8111-23 until retainer
is flared (fig. 68).
Installation
1.
Place torque arm in frame opening.
2.
Place toe-in shims in original position on both sides
of torque arm, install pivot bolt and tighten but do
not torque at this point.
Fig.
67—Flaring Tool Back-Up Plate (Corvette)
3.
Raise axle drive shaft into position and install to
drive flange. Torque bolts to specifications.
4.
Raise strut rod into position and insert strut rod
shaft so that flat lines up with flat in spindle sup-
port fork. Install nut and torque to specifications.
5. Install shock absorber lower eye and tighten nut
to specifications.
6. Connect spring end as outlined under Spring-
Bistallation, Steps 3-6'.
NOTE:
If vehicle is so equipped, connect sta-
bilizer shaft to torque arm - refer to "Sta-
bilizer Shaft Replacement".
7. Install brake disc and caliper, wheel and tire and
lower vehicle. Tighten torque arm pivot bolt. Bleed
brakes as outlined in Section 5-Brakes.
SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
Removal
1.
Disconnect and remove spring as outlined under
Spring-Removal.
2.
Remove differential carrier assembly as outlined
under Differential Carrier-Removal in this section.
3.
Support crossmember, remove bolts securing
crossmember isolation mounts to frame and lower
crossmember (fig. 69).
Fig.
66—Installing Bushings (Corvette)
Fig.
68—Flaring Retainer (Corvette)
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REAR SUSPENSION AND DRIVE LINE 4-25
Fig.
69—Removing Crossmember (Corvette)
4.
Remove bolts securing carrier cover to cross-
member.
5.
Inspect rubber isolation mounts for aging and re-
place where necessary.
Repairs—Isolation Mount
1.
Bend back isolation mount tabs to allow mount re-
moval (fig. 70).
2.
Place crossmember on a suitable support and press
mount out of arm using a piece of suitable size pipe
or tubing on outer shell or inner insert.
3.
Place new mount into position on crossmember,
compress outer sleeve and press mount into place
until it is fully and squarely seated.
4.
After installation, bend over locking tabs.
Installation
1.
Install carrier cover to crossmember and torque
bolts to specifications.
2.
Raise crossmember into position and install mount-
ing bolts. Torque bolts to specifications.
3.
Install differential carrier assembly as outlined
under Differential Carrier
-
Installation in this
section.
4.
Install wheels and tires, remove frame supports and
lower vehicle.
STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT
1.
Raise rear of vehicle and support at frame side rail
with stand jacks.
2.
Disconnect stabilizer shaft at both torque arms (fig.
71).
Remove stabilizer shaft brackets from the
frame and withdraw assembly from vehicle.
ISOLATION MOUNT
CROSSMEMBER
BEND OVER TABS AFTER INSTALLATION
Fig.
70—Crossmember Mount Cross-Section (Corvette)
3.
Inspect bushings for signs of deterioration, and in-
spect shaft for bends, breaks or other defects - do
not attempt to straighten shaft - replace parts as
deemed necessary.
4.
Position bushings on shaft and loosely install shaft
to torque arms and at frame brackets.
5.
Align shaft to assume proper placement when bolts
are torqued, and torque attaching bolts to
specifications.
Fig.
71—Stabilizer Shaft Installation (Corvette)
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AND
DRIVE LINE
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DRIVE LINE
REAR AXIE
INDEX
Page
General
Description
4-26
Chevrolet,
Camaro,
Chevelle
and
Chevy
II 4-26
Corvette
4-26
Maintenance
and
Adjustments
4-27
Lubricant
4.37
Lubricant'
Leaks
4_27
Axle Bolts
and
Wheel
Nuts
4-27
Rear Axle Noise
Diagnosis
4-29
Gear Noise
4_29
Bearing
Noise
4-29
Failure
Analysis
4^9
Hypoid
Gears
4..3Q
Differential Gears. 4_30
Bearings
....'.
4.30
Component Parts Replacement
(Chevrolet, Chevelle, Camaro and Chevy n ..... 4.30
Axle Assembly ,. . 4_30
Removal 4 30
Installation * ' 4 3Q
Axle Shaft . . . 4-31
Removal 4-31
Wheel Bolt Replacement 4-31
Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement. 4-31
Brake Flange Plate Replacement 4-31
Installation 4-32
Pinion Flange, Dust Deflector and/or
Oil Seal Replacement 4-32
Component Parts Replacement (Corvette) 4-34
Axle Driveshaft .- 4-34
Removal 4-34
Repairs 4-34
Installation. . 4-34
Pinion Flange, Dust Deflector and/or Oil Seal. .... 4-35
Removal 4-35
Inspection . 4-35
Installation .- 4-35
Differential Carrier 4-36
Removal 4-36
Installation 4-36
Positraction Differential Unit-On the Vehicle Check . . 4-37
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CHEVROLET, CHEVELLE, CHEVY
I! AND
CAMARO
The rear axle
(fig. 72) is a
semifloating, fabricated
construction type consisting
of a
cast carrier with large
bosses
on
each
end
into which
two
welded steel tubes
are fitted.
The
carrier contains
an
overhung hypoid
pinion
and
ring gear.
The
differential
is a
two pinion
arrangement.
The axle housing
is
made up
of
two steel welded tubes
pressed into
the
crossbore
of the
cast carrier
-
each
tube
is
puddle welded
at
three places
to the
carrier.
Welded-on brackets provide attachment points
for
Chevelle springs,; shock absorbers,
and
lower control
arms.
Chevrolet models have welded-on brackets
for
control arms,
tie
rod, and shock absorbers. The housing
on Chevy II and Camaro has welded brackets
for
mounting
lower spring
pad
and shock absorber.
A
welded flange
is
provided
for
brake flange plate attachment.
The overhung hypoid drive pinion
is
supported
by
two
preloaded tapered roller bearings.
The
pinion shaft
is
sealed
by
means
of a
molded, spring loaded, rubber seal.
The seal
is
mounted
on the
pinion shaft flange which
is
splined and bolted
to
the hypoid pinion shaft.
The hypoid ring gear
is
bolted
to a
one-piece differen-
tial case which
is
supported
by two
preloaded tapered
roller bearings.
CORVETTE
The Corvette rear axle
is of the
type where
the dif-
ferential carrier housing enclosing
the
differential
and
hypoid gears
is
supported
on a
crossmember mounted
to
the chassis frame.
The
differential
is
connected through
universal joints
to the
drive shafts
and
wheels
(fig. 73).
The internal components
of the
carrier
are of
conven-
tional design, incorporating
a
hypoid gear
set
with
an
overhung pinion supported
on two
pre-loaded, tapered
roller bearing assemblies,
and a
two-pinion differential
assembly supported
on
tapered roller bearings. Pinion
mounting distance adjustments
are
made through the
use
of shims,
as are the
differential bearing pre-load
and
backlash adjustments.
The
differential side gears drive
two splined yokes which
are
retained laterally
by
snap
rings located on the yoke splined end. The yokes
are
sup-
ported on caged needle bearings pressed into
the
carrier,
adjacent
to the
differential bearings.
A
lip seal, pressed
in outboard
of
the bearings, prevents
oil
leakage and dirt
entry.
The
carrier cover
is
bolted
to the
carrier and
provides accessibility
to the
internal parts.
The
cover
incorporates two integral, reinforced mounting pads which
serve
as the
carrier attaching point
to the
suspension
crossmember,
and an
attaching point
for the
spring
center section. The filler plug
is
located on the right side
of the cover near the bolting flange.
All service operations allow carrier removal without
removing
the
carrier cover. Cover removal
is
not nec-
essary
in any of the
service procedures except
in
the
case
of
complete carrier housing replacement,
as the
carrier and cover
are
serviced
as
an assembly.
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REAR SUSPENSION AND DRIVE LINE 4-30
Fig.
76—Differential Gear Failure
Hypoid Gears
Hypoid gear tooth scoring (fig. 74) is caused generally
by improper break-in, incorrect lube, insufficient gear
backlash or improper 'ring/pinion gear alignment. The
scoring will progressively lead to complete erosion of
the gear tooth, or gear tooth pitting and eventual fracture
with possible attendant damage to bearings, if the initial
scoring condition is not diagnosed in time and corrected.
Hypoid gear scoring is easily recognized by its char-
acteristic loud whine in either drive, coast or under both
conditions. Another cause of hypoid tooth fracture (fig.
75) is extended overloading of the gear set which will
produce fatigue fracture, or shock loading which will
result in sudden failure.
Differential Gears
Common causes of differential gear failure are shock
loading, extended overloading leading to fatigue failure,
and overheating of gear thrust surfaces resulting from
excessive wheel spin and consequent lubrication break-
down. Overheating will lead to seizing of thrust surfaces
or tooth failure (fig. 76).
Bearings
• Failure of axle tapered roller bearings is due pri-
marily to excessive wear caused by long service or
foreign materials in the oil. The second most common
cause of bearing failure is too tight or too loose pre-
load adjustment leading to spalling and eventual failure.
This failure may also lead to hypoid gear scoring due to
the resultant misalignment of the hypoid gear set.
COMPONENT PARTS REPLACEMENT
(Chevrolet, Cheveile, Chevy II and Camaro)
AXLE ASSEMBLY
Removal
1.
Raise vehicle to a height that will permit axle as-
sembly to hang freely and position supports under
both frame side rails.
2.
Disconnect wheel cylinder inlet lines. Disconnect and
remove brake hose and brake line retaining bracket
by removing retaining bolt from carrier cover.
3.
Loosen parking brake equalizer adjusting nut and
disconnect both rear cables at frame bracket and at
control arms. See Section 5 for detail of parking
brake cable removal.
4.
Remove two trunnion bearing "U" bolts from the
rear yoke and separate rear universal joint. Wire
propeller shaft to frame side rail and tape trunnion
bearing cups.
5. Support arid secure axle assembly with an adjustable
lifting device. On Chevrolet and Cheveile models,
loosen upper and lower control arm attaching bolts
at axle housing. (On Chevrolet models, disconnect
tie rod at axle bracket.)
6. Disconnect shock absorbers at axle brackets. Refer
to Shock Absorber Removal procedures outlined in
this section.
7. On Chevrolet and Cheveile models, lower axle as-
sembly until suspension reaches end of travel, then
disconnect spring retainers and withdraw springs
from vehicle.
8. On Chevy II and Camaro models, remove four nuts
securing lower spring seat to axle housing, then
remove spring front eye bolts or spring attaching
bracket and swing spring to rear so that it does not
interfere with axle.
9. On Chevrolet and Cheveile models, disconnect upper
and lower control arm attaching bolts at axle housing*
10.
Lower axle assembly and remove from under vehicle.
Installation
1.
Place axle assembly under vehicle and raise into
position.
2.
On Chevrolet and Cheveile models, install, but do not
tighten, upper and lower control arm attaching bolts
at axle housing.
3.
On Chevrolet models, position coil springs in upper
seats so that end of spring is indexed in seat.
4.
On Chevrolet models, install lower end of spring on
axle bracket or control arm and secure by installing
retainer and bolt. Install lock washer and retainer
nut.
5. On Cheveile pry lower pigtail of spring over vertical
flange of the axle bracket spring seat.
6. On Chevy II and Camaro models, install spring seat
pads and swing springs up into spring seats on axle
housing, making sure upper seat pads are aligned in
axle housing bracket.
7. Install spring front eye bolt and tighten, then install
spring seat lower mounting bracket and retaining
nuts.
8. Raise axle assembly to allow shock absorber and tie
rod installation. Position shock absorber in axle
bracket. Torque nut as outlined in Shock Absorber
Installation procedures.
9. Install brake hose and brake line retaining bracket
to carrier and connect wheel cylinder inlet lines.
Connect parking brake cable to frame bracket and
at control arm. Adjust parking brake and bleed
brakes as outlined in Section 5.
10.
Reassemble rear universal joint to companion flange.
11.
Support vehicle at axle and remove supports from
beneath the frame side rails.
12.
Remove supports and lower vehicle to floor. Torque
all affected parts to specifications.
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COMPONENT PARTS REPLACEMENT (CORVETTE)
AXLE DRIVESHAFT-FIGURE 88
Removal
1.
Disconnect inboard driveshaft trunnion from side
gear yoke.
2.
Bend bolt lock tabs down and remove four bolts
securing shaft flange to spindle drive flange.
3.
Pry driveshaft out of outboard drive flange pilot
and remove by withdrawing outboard end first (fig.
89).
Repairs
1.
Remove bearing lock ring from trunnion yoke.
2.
Support turnnion yoke on a piece of 1-1/4" pipe on
arbor press bed.
3.
Using suitable socket or rod, press trunnion down
far enough to drive opposite bearing cup from yoke.
4.
Remove trunnion and press other bearing cup from
yoke, being careful not to
drop'
cup
or lose bearing
rollers.
5. Remove trunnion and yoke from other joint in a
similar manner.
3
AXLE
II 1
i
c
DRI\
c
y
'E SHAFT ^
AXLE
v
DRIVE^
SHAFT
•
Fig.
88—Axle Driveshaft
6. Remove dust seals from trunnion, clean and inspect
bearing rollers and trunnion. Relubricate bearings
with a high-melting point wheel bearing type
lubricant.
NOTE:
In addition to packing the bearings,
make sure that the lubricant reservoir at the
end of each trunnion is completely filled with
lubricant. In filling these reservoirs, pack lu-
bricant into the hole so as to fill from the .
bottom. This will prevent air pockets and en-
sure an adequate supply of lubricant.
7. Place new dust seals on trunnion, cavity of seal
toward end of trunnion - then position Tool J-21556
over end of trunnion and into cavity portion of seal.
Press seal onto trunnion until tool bottoms against
trunnion (fig. 90).
NOTE:
Installation of seal is critical to proper
sealing - use specified tool during installation
to prevent seal distortion and to assure proper
seating of seal on trunnion.
8. Partially install one bearing cup into yoke. Place
trunnion in yoke and into bearing cup. Install other
bearing cup and press both bearing cups into yoke,
being careful to keep trunnion aligned in bearing
cups.
9. Press bearing cups far enough to install lock rings,
and install lock rings.
NOTE:
It may be more convenient, if neces-
sary, to use a bench vise for removal and
installation, instead of an arbor press. In this
case, proceed with disassembly and assembly
procedure as with an arbor press.
Installation
1.
Place driveshaft inboard trunnion into side gear
yokes and assemble
"XJ"
bolts. Rotate yokes so that
trunnion seats are phased 90° apart.
2.
Install outboard drive flange into spindle drive flange
pilot, position bolt lock over bolt holes and install
four bolts. Torque bolts to specification and bend
lock tabs flat against bolt heads.
Fig. 89—Removing Driveshaft
Fig.
90—
"U"
Joint Trunnion Seal Installation
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BRAKES
5-3
PRIMARY
SHOE
PAWL
WIRE LINK
OVERRIDE
LEVER
VERRIDE
SPRING
RETURN
SPRING
STAR
WHEEL
Fig.
3—Camaro
Pressure
Regulator
Valve
Fig.
4-Self-Adjusting
Brake
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
In any service operation it is extremely important
that absolute cleanliness be observed. Any foreign matter
in the hydraulic system will tend to clog the lines, ruin
the rubber cups of the main and wheel cylinders and
cause inefficient operation or even failure of the braking
system. Dirt or grease on a brake lining may cause
that brake to grab first on brake application and fade
out on heavy brake application.
The split system consists basically of two separate
brake systems. When a failure is encountered on either,
the other is adequate to stop the vehicle. If one system
is not functioning, it is normal for the brake pedal lash
and pedal effort to substantially increase. This occurs
because of the design of the master cylinder which
incorporates ah actuating piston for each system. When
the rear system loses fluid and takes in air, its piston
will bottom against the front piston. When the front
system loses fluid and takes in air, its piston will
bottom on the end of the main cylinders body. The loss
of fluid in one of the systems causes an uneven hydraulic
pressure balance between the front and rear systems.
The brake pipe distribution and switch assembly, near
the main cylinder, detects the loss of pressure and il-
luminates the brake alarm indicator light on the instru-
ment panel. The pressure loss is felt at the brake pedal
by an apparent lack of brakes for most of the brake
travel and then, when failed chamber is bottomed, the
pedal will harden.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID
Use GM Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Supreme No. 11 or
equivalent when servicing brakes. This brake fluid is
satisfactory for any climate and has all the qualities
necessary for proper operation, such as a high boiling
point to prevent vapor lock and the ability to remain
fluid at low temperatures.
In the event that improper fluid has entered the system,
it will be necessary to service the system as follows:
1.
Drain the entire system.
2.
Thoroughly flush the system with clean alcohol,
188
proof,
or a hydraulic system cleaning fluid
such as "Declene".
3.
Replace all rubber parts of the system, including
brake hoses.
4.
Refill the system.
5. Bleed the system.
BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The hydraulic brake system must be bled whenever
any line has been disconnected or air has in some way
entered the system. A ''spongy" pedal feeling when the
brakes are applied may indicate presence of air in the
system. The system must be absolutely free of air at
all times. Bleeding should be done on the longest line
first; the proper sequence to follow is left rear, right
rear, right front, and left front (fig. 5). Bleeding of
brake system may be performed by one of two methods—
either pressure or manual.
PRESSURE
BLEEDING
1.
Clean all dirt from top of main cylinder and remove
cylinder cover and rubber diaphragm.
2.
Reduce fluid level in main cylinder until reservoirs
are approximately half full.
NOTE:
Make sure brake fluid in bleeder equip-
ment is at operating level and that the. equipment
is capable of exerting 30 to 50 lbs. hydraulic
pressure on the brake system.
3.
Install brake bleeder adapter J-22489 (fig. 6) on
main cylinder. Connect hose from bleeder equipment
to bleeder adapter and open release valve on bleeder
equipment.
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BRAKES 5-4
RF
3
^ FRONT OF
~ VEHICLE
LF
4
RR
CZZZIZ3
2
LR
1
Fig.
5—Correct Bleeding Sequence
4.
Install brake bleeder wrench, Tool J-21472 on bleed-
er valve at wheel cylinder and install one end of
bleeder hose on bleeder valve (fig. 7).
5.
Pour a sufficient amount of brake fluid into a trans-
parent container to insure that end of bleeder hose
will remain submerged during bleeding. Place the
loose end of bleeder hose into the container. Be
sure the hose end is submerged in the fluid.
6. Open wheel cylinder bleeder valve by turning Tool
J-21472 counterclockwise approximately 1/3 of a
turn and observe flow of fluid at end of bleeder
hose.
7.
Close bleeder valve tightly as soon as bubbles stop
and brake fluid flows in a solid stream from the
bleeder hose.
8. Remove brake bleeder wrench and bleeder hose
from wheel cylinder bleeder valve.
9. Repeat Steps 4 through 8 on the remaining wheel
Cylinders in the correct bleeding sequence (fig. 5).
10.
Disconnect bleeder equipment from brake bleeder
adapter cover J-22489.
NOJE: The main cylinder on certain passenger
car models is tilted upward. When removing
the bleeder adapter on these models, place a
clean dry cloth behind and below the cylinder
to absorb any fluid spillage as the cover is
removed. v
Fig.
7—Bleeding Brakes Using Brake Bleeder
Wrench Tool J-21472
11.
adapter J-22489. Wipe all area
fluid was spilled during adapter
Fig.
6—Brake Bleeder Adapter Tool J-22489—Installed
Remove bleeder
dry of fluid if
removal.
12.
Fill master cylinder reservoirs to within 1/4" of
reservoir rims as shown in Figure 8.
13.
Install main cylinder diaphragm and cover.
MANUAL BLEEDING
1.
Clean all dirt from top of main cylinder and remove
cylinder cover and rubber diaphragm.
2.
Fill main cylinder reservoirs.
3.
Install brake bleeder wrench, Tool J-21472 on bleed-
er valve at wheel cylinder and install one end of
bleeder hose on bleeder valve (fig. 7).
4.
Pour a sufficient amount of brake fluid into a trans-
parent container to insure that end of bleeder hose
will remain submerged during bleeding. Place the
loose end of bleeder hose into the container. Be
sure the hose end is submerged in the fluid.
NOTE: Carefully monitor fluid level at main
cylinder during manual bleeding operations. Do
not bleed enough fluid at one time to drain the
reservoir completely. Replenish the reservoirs
with fluid while bleeding to insure a sufficient
amount of fluid is in the main cylinder at all
times.
To insure that outside air is not sucked
back into the hydraulic system, the bleeder
valve should be closed before the brake pedal
reaches the floor.
5.
Open wheel cylinder bleeder valve by turning Tool
J-21472 counterclockwise approximately 1/3 of a
turn. Slowly depress brake pedal. Just before brake
pedal reaches the end of its travel, close bleeder
valve and allow brake pedal to return slowly to the
fully released position. Repeat this procedure until
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