Clutch Hydraulic System: Service and Repair

Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding

Notice: Do not reuse the fluid that has been bled from a system in order to fill the clutch master cylinder reservoir for the following reasons:

1. The fluid may be aerated
2. The fluid may be contaminated
3. The fluid may contain too much moisture

Important: Maintain the fluid level in the clutch reservoir to the top step with GM P/N 12345347, or equivalent.

1. Clean dirt and grease from the cap in order to ensure that no foreign substances enter the system.
2. Attach a hose to the bleeder screw on the clutch actuator assembly. Submerge the other end of the hose in a container of Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM PIN 12345347, or equivalent.
3. Depress the clutch pedal slowly and hold.
4. Loosen the bleeder screw to purge air.
5. Tighten the bleeder screw to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.)
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until air is purged.
7. Fill reservoir to the top step with GM P/N 12345347, or equivalent.
8. Repeat the bleeding procedure if necessary.