Clutch Hydraulic System: Service and Repair

Clutch System Bleeding

Material:

CAUTION: To prevent damage do not spill brake fluid onto plastic or painted surfaces.

NOTE: The fluid in the brake master cylinder reservoir must be maintained at the 3/4 level or higher during air bleeding. Be sure to use High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid, or equivalent.

NOTE: The clutch hydraulic system must be bled whenever a clutch master cylinder, clutch slave cylinder tube or hydraulic clutch hose is disconnected.

1. Attach a rubber drain hose to the bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the hose in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
2. Slowly pump the clutch pedal to the floor several times and hold it.





3. With the clutch pedal held to the floor, loosen the bleeder screw until fluid and air are expelled from the system.
4. With the clutch pedal held to the floor, tighten the bleeder screw.
5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 until no air bubbles appear in the fluid.
6. Tighten the bleeder screw.
^ Tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
7. Add brake fluid to the reservoir. Fill to the level in between the MIN and MAX lines.
8. Check system for normal operation.