Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding
Clutch Fluid Air BleedingPROCEDURE
NOTE:
Bleed air from the oil line with help of a co-worker.
1) Remove the intercooler.
2) Remove the operating cylinder.
NOTE:
Do not remove the clutch hose.
3) Hold the piston with a clamp to prevent piston from popping out.
4) Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of the operating cylinder, and put the other end into a brake fluid container.
5) Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed. Then open the air bleeder to discharge air together with the fluid.
Release the air bleeder for 1 or 2 seconds. Next, with the bleeder closed, slowly release the clutch pedal.
NOTE:
When performing this procedure, place the screw portion of the air bleeder higher than the end of operating cylinder.
6) Repeat procedure 5), until there are no more air bubbles appearing from the air bleeder.
CAUTION:
Cover the bleeder with cloth to prevent brake fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the bleeder.
7) Tighten the air bleeder.
Tightening torque: 7.8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
8) Install the operating cylinder.
9) After stepping on the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire clutch system.
10) After bleeding the air from clutch system, ensure that the clutch operates properly.
11) Install the intercooler.