Hydraulic System Manual Bleeding Procedure

MANUAL BLEEDING





NOTICE: This procedure outlines how to bleed the clutch hydraulic system with the transaxle in the vehicle. If the transaxle has been removed from the vehicle, the clutch slave cylinder must be bled prior to reinstalling the transaxle.

NOTICE: Do not use mineral oil or a paraffin base oil in the hydraulic system. These fluids will damage the rubber parts in the cylinders. Only DOT 3 brake fluid should be used.

1. Clean brake fluid reservoir cap and area around cap.
2. Remove cap and fill reservoir with clean brake fluid.
3. Attach transparent hose over clutch bleeder screw nipple. Submerge other end of hose in a container of brake fluid.
4. Depress clutch pedal and hold down.
5. With clutch pedal depressed, loosen clutch bleeder screw on transaxle hydraulic fitting. Allow brake fluid to drain from bleed screw and tighten bleeder screw.
6. Raise clutch pedal.
7. Repeat steps 4 - 6 until no air bubbles are seen in hose.
8. Check clutch pedal feel for sponginess. If clutch pedal exhibits this feel, repeat bleeding procedure until condition is gone.
9. Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir. Add fluid as necessary.