Clutch Fluid: Service and Repair
CLUTCH FLUIDAir Bleeding Procedure
NOTE:
^ Do not use a vacuum assist or any other type of power bleeder on this system. Use of a vacuum assist or power bleeder will not purge all the air from the system.
^ Bleed air.
^ Carefully monitor fluid level at reservoir tank during bleeding operation. When bleeding the air from the clutch fluid, first bleed the air from the operating cylinder air bleed valve and then from the bleed connector air bleed valve.
1. Top off reservoir with new recommended brake fluid.
2. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to the air bleeder valve on the clutch operating cylinder.
3. Fully depress the clutch pedal several times.
4. With clutch pedal depressed, open the bleeder valve to release air.
5. Close the bleeder valve.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until clear brake fluid comes out of the air bleeder valve.
Air bleeder valve: 5.9 - 9.8 Nm (0.6 - 1.0 kg-m, 52 - 87 inch lbs.)
7. Perform steps 1 through 6 for bleeding air from the air bleeder valve on the bleed connector.