Clutch: Service and Repair

Fig. 4 Clutch Bleed Procedure:

1. Fill reservoir to full level with brake fluid.
2. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder valve, Fig. 4.
3. Fully depress clutch pedal several times.
4. With clutch fully depressed, open bleeder valve to release air.
5. Close bleeder valve when pedal reaches floor.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until all air is bleed from clutch system.
7. Bleed air from clutch piping connector according to steps 3 through 6.
8. Repeat procedure several times to ensure all air is removed from clutch system.
9. If clutch is still not fully operational (offers very little resistance), proceed as follows:
a. Raise and support front of vehicle two feet.
b. Continue pumping fluid through both air bleeder valves in an alternating fashion one valve at a time.
c. Ensure transparent tubes are submerged in container fluid.
d. Frequently check reservoir fluid level.
e. If air pockets continue to prevent full clutch operation, flush entire system and refill reservoir with approximately 20 oz. of fluid.