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15. Repeat steps 12 through 14 until no air comes out of the
port when the brake pipe is loosened
NOTE : Be very careful not to allow the brake fluid to come in
contact with painted surfaces.
16. Bleed the air from the front wheel brake pipe connection (2)
by repeating steps 6 through 15.
Bleeding the Caliper
17. Bleed the air from each wheel in the order listed below:
Right rear wheel cylinder
Left rear wheel cylinder
Left front caliper
Right front caliper
Conduct air bleeding from the wheels in the above order. I
f
no brake fluid comes out, it suggests that air is mixed in the
master cylinder. In this case, bleed air from the maste
r
cylinder. In this case, bleed air from the master cylinder in
accordance with steps 6 through 16, and then bleed ai
r
from the caliper or wheel cylinder.
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18. Place the proper size box end wrench over the bleeder
screw.
19. Cover the bleeder screw with a transparent tube, and
submerge the free end of the transparent tube in a
transparent container containing brake fluid.
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20. Pump the brake pedal slowly three (3) times (once/sec),
then hold it depressed.
21. Loosen the bleeder screw until fluid flows through the tube.
22. Retighten the bleeder screw.
23. Release the brake pedal slowly.
24. Repeat steps 21 through 24 until the air is completel
y
removed.
It may be necessary to repeat the bleeding procedure 10 o
r
more times for front wheels and 15 or more times for rear
wheels.
25. Go to the next wheel in the sequence after each wheel is
bled.
Be sure to monitor reservoir fluid level.
26. Depress the brake pedal to check if you feel “sponginess"
after the air has been removed from all wheel cylinders and
calipers.
If the pedal feels “spongy", the entire bleeding procedure
must be repeated.
FRONT ALIGNMENT 3A-3
Inspection
Before making any adjustments affecting caster, camber or
toe-in, the following front end inspection should be made.
1. Inspect the tires for proper inflation pressure. Refer to
Main Data and Specifications in Wheel and Tire System
section.
2. Make sure that the vehicle is unlade condition (Withno
passenger or loading).
3. Make sure that the spare tire is installed at the normal
position.
4. Inspect the front wheel bearings for proper adjustment.
Refer to Front Hub and Disc Overhaul in Suspension
section.
5. Inspect the ball joints and tie rod ends. If excessive
looseness is noted, correct before adjusting. Refer to
Steering Linkage in this section.
6. Inspect the wheel and tires for run-out. Refer to Wheel
Replacement in Wheel and Tire System section.
7. Inspect the trim height. If not within specifications, the
correction must be made before adjusting caster.
8. Inspect the steering unit for looseness at the frame.
9. Inspect shock absorbers for leaks or any noticeable noise.
Refer to Shock Absorber in Suspension section.
10. Inspect the control arms or stabilizer bar attachment fo
r
looseness. Refer to Suspension section.
11. Inspect the front end alignment using alignment equipment.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
12. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
