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Clutch Bleed

An electric bleeder is recommended for fast and accurate bleeding.
- Fill tank to upper edge with brake fluid. Remove strainer. Connect bleeder.





- Turn on bleeder and open bleeder screw on clutch slave cylinder until escaping fluid is without air bubbles. Depress clutch pedal several times during this step.

- If necessary (air still in system/operating travel too small), unscrew slave cylinder on clutch housing. Press push rod into slave cylinder against stop and release again slowly (bleeder switched off/tank not filled to edge). This will force back remaining air into the clutch line or master cylinder/tank.

NOTE: Never operate clutch pedal as long as slave cylinder is removed.

- Install slave cylinder and repeat bleeding procedures.