
7. When bubbles cease to appear at the end of the bleeder hose, close the bleeder
screw and remove the hose.
8. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder and add fluid accordingly. Do this after
bleeding each wheel.
9. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level.
Bleeding the Brake System (ABS)
Auto Bleed Procedure
NOTE:
Perform a manual bleeding procedure. If the brake pedal height and firmness
results are not achieved, perform the auto bleed procedure below.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Inspect the battery state of charge.
4. Install a scan tool.
5. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
6. With the scan tool, establish communications with the ABS/TCS system. Select
Special Functions from the ABS/TCS menu. Select Automated Bleed from the
Special Functions menu.
7. Bleed the base brake system.
8. Follow the scan tool directions until the desired brake pedal height is achieved.
9. If the bleed procedure is aborted, a malfunction exists. Perform the following steps
before resuming the bleed procedure:
10. If a DTC is detected, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List and diagnose the
appropriate DTC.
11. If the brake pedal feels spongy, perform the conventional brake bleed procedure
again.
12. When the desired pedal height is achieved, press the brake pedal in order to
inspect for firmness.
13. Remove the scan tool.
14. Install the tire and wheel assemblies.
15. Inspect the brake fluid level.
16. Road test the vehicle while inspecting that the pedal remains high and firm.
Summary of Contents for TrailBlazer
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Page 26: ...Fig 3 Typical body and undervehicle maintenance locations Refer to chart for descriptions ...
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Page 175: ...Spring free length check Valve spring squareness check ...
Page 192: ...Front of piston mark ...
Page 361: ...5 3L Engine Except Saab Underhood Fuse Block 2003 2005 Early Production ...
Page 469: ...Removing the outer band from the CV boot Removing the inner band from the CV boot ...
Page 470: ...Removing the CV boot from the joint housing Clean the CV joint housing prior to removing boot ...
Page 471: ...Removing the CV joint housing assembly Removing the CV joint ...
Page 472: ...Inspecting the CV joint housing Removing the CV joint outer snap ring ...
Page 473: ...Checking the CV joint snap ring for wear CV joint snap ring typical ...
Page 474: ...Removing the CV joint assembly Removing the CV joint inner snap ring ...
Page 475: ...Installing the CV joint assembly typical ...
Page 553: ...9 Torque the lug nuts to specification 10 Lower the vehicle ...
Page 556: ...Toe in Frame Misalignment Frame misalignment ...
Page 588: ...Bleeding caliper ...
Page 624: ...Manifold gauge set components Refrigerant recovery recycling station ...
Page 676: ...A C Specifications ...
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