SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE-SEC 5E1 REVISED BPMV BLEED PROCEDURE

SUBJECT: REVISED BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE (BPMV) BLEED PROCEDURE

MODEL and YEAR: 1990-93 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS WITH 4WAL

SERVICE UPDATE

The brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) (formerly called the EHCU) should be bled after replacement or if air is trapped in it. Bleeding should not be necessary if the fluid is not contaminated or no air is in the BPMV. There are internal bleed valves on each side of the BPMV that open internal channels. Open the internal bleed valves (item A, figure 1) 1/4 to 1/2 turn before bleeding. Should the BPMV need bleeding, it must be bled after the master cylinder and before the wheel cylinders and calipers.

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the "OFF" position or false diagnostic trouble codes could be set to memory.

Tools Required:

J 39177 Combination Valve Pressure Bleeding Tool (Three Required)

TK 00000 Tech-1 Scan Tool

TK 02650 RWAL/4WAL Cartridge Kit

IMPORTANT

* You can expect to use two quarts of brake fluid to thoroughly bleed the system.

1. Open the internal bleed valves on the sides of the BPMV 1/4 to 1/2 turn each (A).

2. Install J 39177 on the left high pressure accumulator bleed stem (C) of the BPMV (figure 1).

3. Install J 39177 on the right high pressure accumulator bleed stem (C) of the BPMV (figure 1).

4. Install J 39177 on the combination valve (figure 2).

5. Check the master cylinder reservoir fluid level and fill if needed.

6. Bleed the brakes as described in SECTION 5.

7. Close the internal bleed valves.

TIGHTEN

* Internal bleed valves (A) to 7 N.m (60 lbs. in.).

8. Remove the three J 39177 Combination Valve Pressure Bleeding Tools.

9. Check the master cylinder reservoir fluid level and fill if needed.

10. With the ignition switch "ON" and the engine off, do six function tests with the Tech-1 scan tool.

11. Repeat the wheel cylinder and caliper bleed procedure as many times as needed to remove the remaining air in the hydraulic system.

12. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal and evaluate brake pedal feel.

13. Repeat the bleed procedure if needed.

* Make sure you have a good, hard brake pedal before starting the engine and moving the vehicle.

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