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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996MUSTANG COBRA, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESANTI-LOCK BRAKESANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMBLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEMMANUAL BLEEDING (4.6L)
1996 Ford Mustang Cobra, 2D Convertible, Standard
Manual Bleeding (4.6L)
1996 Ford Mustang Cobra, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Manual Bleeding (4.6L)
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Fill power steering pump reservoir to MAX line when accumulator is discharged
- Turn engine off. Depressing brake pedal 10 times. Using a vacuum pump extract air from power steering fluid by applying 24-29 in. Hg (81-98 kPa) of vacuum to power steering pump reservoir for three minutes. Loosen bleeder screw located on top of booster housing between dash panel and accumulator. Using a vacuum pump extract air from booster cavity. Tighten bleeder screw and disconnect vacuum.
- Add MERCON(R) transmission fluid to power steering pump reservoir to bring level to MAX line. Raise vehicle. Ensure engine is off. Disconnect vacuum and turn steering wheel lock-to-lock twice. Return wheel to center position. Using a vacuum pump extract air from power steering fluid by applying 24-29 in. Hg (81-98 kPa) of vacuum to power steering pump reservoir. Start engine and turn steering wheel lock-to-lock.
- Turn engine off. Depress brake pedal 10 times. Install vacuum pump to bleeder screw located on top of booster housing between dash panel and accumulator. Apply 24-29 in. Hg (81-98 kPa) of vacuum. Loosen bleeder screw and extract air from booster cavity. Tighten bleeder screw and disconnect vacuum.
- Start engine, turn steering wheel lock-to-lock and check fluid level in power steering pump reservoir. Install cap over bleed screw.
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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.