Wagoneer V8-360 5.9L VIN N 2-bbl (1983)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
EXC. 1984-87 CHEROKEE & WAGONEER, 1984-86 CJ & SCRAMBLER, 1986-87 COMMANCHE & 1987 WRANGLER
1. Fill master cylinder with suitable brake fluid.
2. On vehicles equipped with type "W" combination valve, remove dust cover from metering valve stem and install tool J-26869 or equivalent on
stem to hold valve open.
3. On vehicles equipped with type "D" combination valve, loosen valve front mounting bolt and insert slotted end of tool J-23709 or equivalent
under bolt, then push metering valve stem inward with tool to hold valve open and tighten mounting bolt to secure tool.
4. Bleed right rear wheel as follows:
a. Pump brake several times, then hold pedal down firmly.
b. With pedal firmly depressed, open bleeder valve until pedal fades to floor, then close bleeder valve. Always maintain a fluid level in master
cylinder while bleeding brakes.
5. Bleed left rear, right front, and left front brakes, in that order, using same procedure used for right rear brake.
6. Fill master cylinder to within 1/4 inch of reservoir rims.
7. Remove metering valve tool.
8. Apply brake pedal with moderate force to reset brake warning light.
9. Check brake operation and ensure pedal is firm, then road test vehicle.
