Cutlass Supreme V6-3100 3.1L MFI VIN M (1994)
1.
Turn steering wheel to the full right position.
2.
Raise vehicle.
3.
Inspect brake lines at rear of transaxle mount bracket for lack of proper clearance or contact with the bracket.
4.
If clearance is greater than 10 mm or (7/16") do not reposition and proceed to step 20.
LACK OF CLEARANCE
5.
If clearance is found to be less than the minimum of 10 mm or (7/16"), inspect lines to determine if contact has been occurring with the
transmission bracket.
A.
If no contact was made or the line only appears shiny (polished), it will only be necessary to reposition the line. (Proceed to Step # 6).
B.
If an indentation was worn into the line, it will be necessary to replace the line and reposition the bundle as required. (Proceed to Step # 8).
6.
Remove the five (5) screws holding the bundle clips to the under body and the inner fender.
7.
Pull the bundle as far rearward in the car as it will go (this may be accomplished by inserting a board between the stabilizer bar and the 5 lines)
and slide the clip that is by the front of dash forward on the lines until the rear of the bracket slot bolt hole lines up with the hole in the body.
Re-bolt the clip to the under body. Slide the other brackets forward and install their bolts.
A.
Recheck the clearance between the transmission bracket and brake lines - if the clearance is greater than 10 mm or (7/16") lower the vehicle
and proceed to step 20.
B.
If the clearance to the transmission bracket is still not at least 10 mm or 7/16", reposition the lines to obtain adequate clearance.
NOTICE:
When repositioning, care must be taken not to kink, dent, or otherwise damage the lines. Gently reposition the lines by hand or, if a
mechanical device is used, make sure it does not have any sharp edges or corners that could damage the metal lines.
LINE REPLACEMENT
IF THE CONTACT HAS RESULTED IN AN INDENTATION IN THE SURFACE OF THE LINE THAT CAN BE FELT WITH A FINGER
NAIL OR SCREWDRIVER EDGE, THE LINE (FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO JUNCTION FORWARD OF FUEL TANK) NEEDS TO BE
REPLACED.
8.
Remove the five (5) bracket attaching bolts, and disconnect both ends of the line to be replaced.