Refilling & Bleeding System

Fill reservoir to correct level. Let oil settle for 2 minutes. Start engine and run for 4-5 seconds. Check reservoir. Add oil if necessary. Repeat procedure until level in reservoir remains constant.
Raise vehicle with both front wheels off ground. Start engine and increase engine speed to 1500 RPM. Turn wheels right and left, lightly contacting stops. Check fluid level. Add fluid (if necessary).
Lower vehicle. Turn wheels right and left. Check fluid level. Add fluid (if necessary). If oil is foamy, proceed to step 4).
Turn off engine and let vehicle sit for a few minutes. Repeat steps 1) through 3) with wheels off ground. Check fluid for air in system. If fluid level is low and air is apparent, repeat complete procedure.

BELT TENSION (Tension in Lbs. Using Burroughs Tension Gauge)

Application

New Belt

Used Belt

Serpentine Belt

⁽¹⁾

V-Belt

4.8L

160

All Others

146

⁽¹⁾	Serpentine belts are equipped with self-tensioner and no adjustment is required.