Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Clutch Linkage: Service and Repair

1. Fill master cylinder, as needed with new brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 specification.
2. Raise and support vehicle and remove slave cylinder attaching bolts.
3. Hold slave cylinder at approximately 45 degrees angle with bleed valve at highest point.
4. Fully depress clutch pedal, then open bleed valve.
5. Close bleed valve, then release clutch pedal. Do not release clutch pedal with bleed valve open as air will be drawn into hydraulic system.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until all air is evacuated from system. Check and refill master cylinder at regular intervals during procedure to prevent air from being drawn into system through master cylinder.