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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINCLUTCHSERVICE AND REPAIRSYSTEM BLEEDING
1986 Chevrolet C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7L
System Bleeding
1986 Chevrolet C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7LSECTION System Bleeding
Note: When refilling or bleeding system, use on new brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications.
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove slave cylinder retaining nuts, then the slave cylinder.
3. While holding Slave cylinder at approximately 45 degrees with bleeder at highest point, have an assistant depress clutch pedal while opening bleeder valve.
4. With clutch pedal held at end of stroke, close bleeder valve and release clutch pedal.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all air has been expelled from system. While bleeding clutch system, constantly check master cylinder reservoir fluid level and replenish as necessary to prevent master cylinder running out of fluid.
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove slave cylinder retaining nuts, then the slave cylinder.
3. While holding Slave cylinder at approximately 45 degrees with bleeder at highest point, have an assistant depress clutch pedal while opening bleeder valve.
4. With clutch pedal held at end of stroke, close bleeder valve and release clutch pedal.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all air has been expelled from system. While bleeding clutch system, constantly check master cylinder reservoir fluid level and replenish as necessary to prevent master cylinder running out of fluid.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.