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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1998ACHIEVA 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 4 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WITH TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - BOSCH 5.3)BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEMPRESSURE BLEEDINGBEGINNING BLEEDING PROCEDURE
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4

Beginning Bleeding Procedure

1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4SECTION Beginning Bleeding Procedure
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Clean master cylinder reservoir cover and surrounding area. Remove reservoir cap. Ensure reservoir is full. Attach Bleeder Adapter (J-35589) to reservoir. See Fig 1 . Attach bleeding equipment and pressurize system to 5-10 psi (.35-.70 kg/cm2 ) for 30 seconds to ensure there are no leaks. Slowly increase pressure to 30-35 psi (2.1-2.4 kg/cm2 ).

Fig 1: Special Bleeder Adapter Tool
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