Regal V6-3.8L VIN K (1997)
9. Proceed to bleed the brake modulator brake pipe connections with pressure bleeding equipment connected and pressurized:
A. Slowly open forward brake pipe tube nut on brake modulator and check for air in escaping fluid.
B. When air flow ceases, immediately tighten tube nut.
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Tighten tube nut to modulator 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
C. Repeat Step 9 for remaining three brake pipe connections, moving from front to rear.
10. Proceed as follows with pressure bleeding equipment connected and pressurized.
A. Remove traction control module bolt to bracket to access bleeder valves.
B. Attach a clear plastic bleeder hose to the right side bleeder valve on the traction control module. Submerge opposite hose end in a clean
container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
C. Slowly open the bleeder valve and allow fluid to flow until no air is seen in fluid.
D. Close valve when fluid flows without any air bubbles.
E. Repeat steps 10C and 10D until no air bubbles are present.
F. Relocate the bleeder hose to the left side bleeder valve and repeat step 10B through 10E.
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Tighten traction control module bleeder valves to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
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Tighten traction control module bolt to bracket to 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.).
Important: Use a shop cloth to catch escaping brake fluid. Take care to prevent fluid from running down motor pack base or into the
electrical connector. Also, do not allow brake fluid to contact any painted surfaces as surface damage will occur. If brake fluid does contact
any surface, flush surface with water to lessen damage.
11. Proceed to bleed the traction control module brake pipe connections with pressure bleeding equipment connected and pressurized.
A. Slowly open the right side brake pipe tube nut on traction control module and check for air in escaping fluid.
B. When air flow ceases, immediately tighten tube nut.
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Tighten tube nut to modulator 24 Nm (18 ft lb).
C. Repeat step 11 for remaining three brake pipe connections, moving from right to left.
12. Raise vehicle and suitably subbort.
Important:Bleed sequence:
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Right rear
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Left front
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Left rear
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Right front
13. Proceed to bleed wheel brakes in sequence shown.
A. Attach a clear plastic bleeder hose to bleeder valve at the wheel and submerge opposite hose end in clean container partially filled with clean
brake fluid.
B. Slowly open bleeder valve and allow fluid to flow.
C. Close valve when fluid begins to flow without any air bubbles. Tap lightly on the caliper or backing plate to dislodge any trapped air bubbles.
14. Perform Step 13 on right rear wheel brake.
15. Repeat Step 13 on left front wheel brake.
16. Repeat Step 13 on left rear wheel brake.
17. Repeat Step 13 on right front wheel brake.
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Tighten:
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Bleeder valves (Front Caliper) to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
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Bleeder valves (Rear Caliper) to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
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Bleeder valves (Rear Wheel Cylinder) to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
Important: Be sure the bleeder valves do not leak.
18. Remove pressure bleeding equipment, including Bleeder Adapter, J 35589.
19. Lower vehicle.
Inspect
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Brake fluid level in reservoir and fill to proper level if necessary.
20. Reinstall brake fluid reservoir cap.
Inspect
A. Turn the ignition to the "RUN" position, turn engine off. Apply brake pedal with moderate force and hold. Note pedal travel and feel.
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If pedal feels firm and constant and pedal travel is not excessive, start the engine. With the engine running, re-check the pedal travel. If it's still
firm and constant and pedal travel is not excessive, go to Step B.
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If pedal feels soft or has excessive travel either initially or after engine start, the following procedure may be used. With the Scan Tool, release
then apply each motor 2 to 3 times and cycle each solenoid 5 to 10 times. When finished, be sure to apply the front and rear motors to ensure
the pistons are in the up-most position. DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. If a Scan Tool is not available, remove foot from brake pedal, start
the engine and allow it to run for at least 10 seconds to initialize the ABS. DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. After 10 seconds, turn the
