Ranger 4WD V6-182 3.0L (1994)
CAUTION:
BRAKE FLUID MUST BE CERTIFIED TO DOT 3 SPECIFICATION.
a.
By hand, apply 10-15 lbs. to clutch pedal.
b.
If pedal is hard (.25-.50" movement), skip to Step 9.
c.
If pedal is spongy, proceed to the next step.
4.
Using a small screwdriver....
a.
Depress the internal mechanism of the male coupling to open the valve.
b.
While continuing to hold the valve open, slowly depress the clutch pedal to the floor and hold.
5.
Remove the screwdriver from the coupling, closing the valve.
6.
Release the clutch pedal.
7.
Refill the reservoir to level at step.
NOTE:
THE RESERVOIR MUST BE KEPT FULL AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE THAT THERE WILL BE NO ADDITIONAL INTRODUCTION OF AIR
INTO THE SYSTEM.
8.
Repeat Steps 4 through 7.
9.
Install cap on reservoir.
a.
Reconnect the coupling to the slave cylinder.
b.
Check that the connection is secure by applying a slight tug to the clutch tube.
10.
Stroke the clutch pedal as rapidly as possible for five to ten strokes.
11.
Wait one to three minutes.
12.
Repeat Steps 10 and 11 three more times.
13.
Loosen the bleed screw which is located in the slave cylinder body next to the inlet connection.
14.
Depress and hold the clutch pedal while tightening the bleed screw 3-5 N-m (2.2-3.7 lb.ft.).
15.
Refill the reservoir to level at step.
16.
The hydraulic system should now be fully bled and should release the clutch. Check the clutch reserve per the instruction in the 1993 Service
Manual, Section 08-00.
F-SERIES, BRONCO
Since full size vehicles have master cylinders which are mounted in a level attitude, they bleed more efficiently than do compact vehicles. However,
some difficulties may still be encountered if the new procedure is not used.
VEHICLES WITH CONCENTRIC SLAVE CYLINDERS
The procedure given in the Service Manual on page 08-00-9 is incorrect. Use the same bleed procedure as specified for the compact vehicles which is
included in this article. The optional bench bleed procedure may be used, but is probably not necessary.
VEHICLES WITH EXTERNAL SLAVE CYLINDERS
The procedure in the 1993 Service Manual on page 08-00-10 should be modified as follows:
1.
Do not use the Alternate Method.
2.
After Step 7 and before Step 8, do the following...
