Bleeding Procedure With Bleed Screw

Bleeding Procedure With Bleed Screw

1. Remove the cap and diaphragm.

Clean
^ Dirt and grease from the cap to ensure that no foreign substances enter the system.

2. Fill reservoir to top step with Delco Supreme No. II(R) fluid GM P/N 1052535: Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM P/N 12345347 or equivalent that meets DOT 3 specifications.
3. Fully loosen the bleed screw on the actuator cylinder body next to the inlet connection.

Important
^ For efficient gravity fill, the reservoir must be kept full at all times.

Tighten
^ Bleed screw to 2 N.m (17 lbs. in.) when a steady stream of fluid comes from the bleed screw.

4. Install the diaphragm and cap to reservoir.

Inspect
^ Fluid level in reservoir

5. Fill reservoir with Delco Supreme No. II(R) fluid GM P/N 1052535 or equivalent DOT 3 fluid.
6. Start the engine and push the clutch to the floor. Wait ten seconds and select reverse gear. There should be no grating of gears. If there is, the hydraulic system may still contain air. If this is the condition, repeat bleeding procedure.