Ranger 4WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (2001)
17. NOTE: Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.
Loosen the master cylinder bleeder screw until brake fluid flows out of the drain tube.
18. Tighten the master cylinder bleeder screw.
19. Repeat the above three steps until there are no air bubbles in the expelled brake fluid.
20. Bleed the brake system.
Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
NOTE: This procedure only needs to be performed if the 4-Wheel Anti-lock Brake System (4WABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) has been
installed new.
1. Connect the NGS DCL cable adapter into the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC) under the dash, and follow the NGS instructions for bleeding.
2. Clean all dirt from and remove the brake master cylinder filler cap, and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with the specified brake fluid.
3. Connect a clear drain tube to the RH rear bleeder screw and the other end in a container partially filled with recommended brake fluid.
4. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Loosen the RH rear bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the
bleeder screw.
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Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
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Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.
