Clutch: Service and Repair

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with quick-connect clutch tube, the manufacturer recommends replacing the tube whenever hydraulic system service is necessary, because the quick-connect feature tends to trap air in the system and prevents complete bleeding of the system. The replacement tube does not include the quick-connect feature.

To bleed system, proceed as follows:
1. Clean area around fluid reservoir cap, remove cap, then fill reservoir with suitable brake fluid.
2. Loosen bleed screw on slave cylinder and wait until a steady stream of fluid is expelled, then tighten screw.
3. Depress clutch pedal to floor, wait 1 to 2 seconds, then release pedal as rapidly as possible. Repeat approximately 10 times.
4. Check fluid level in reservoir and fill as required.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4, then reinstall reservoir cap.
6. Hold clutch pedal to floor, crack open bleed screw to allow any additional air to escape, then close screw and release clutch pedal. Check fluid level and adjust as necessary.
7. Start engine, then depress clutch pedal and shift transmission into Reverse gear. If gear clash occurs, repeat steps 3 through 6.