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I could have been clearer with my original question. What I meant to ask was that if I could access the bleeder, was it still necessary to remove the slave cylinder to manipulate the pushrod and plunger. I now realize it's not necessary. My Haynes manual covered two setups -- internal slave with bleeder and external slave without bleeder. Thanks for pointing out my good fortune. Yes, that's right. The slave did not need to be removed. I opened up the bleeder, got some air out, and did a 20 minute test drive without any more shifting issues. All that's left to fix are a stuck door lock and a window regulator. Hard to believe this thing is 34 years old and in near perfect mechanical condition.

I believe I have some air in the clutch line of my '86 4WD AX5. I've been having trouble with the one bolt on the release cylinder that is easily accessible even after applying PB Blaster. If the other bolt on top is anywhere near as frozen, there's no way I'm getting it off without lowering the transmission. Is there an alternative way to bleed the system without removing the release cylinder? I can get to the bleeder and likely open it.

Thanks a ton. You confirmed my memory of finding them both bolted to the left bolt of the steering column support -- though I had the order wrong. I think a previous owner only had one end of the long rod bolted in so I'll need to scrutinize around the fuse block a bit more for the attachment point.

Hello, I am attempting to put the dashboard back together after replacing the ignition switch in my '86. I know where and how the shorter of the two pictured support rods attaches but I am completely lost on the longer one and I cannot find any helpful diagrams or images. Thanks in advance.