CLUTCH SYSTEM BLEEDING

Note

Wash off clutch fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.

Tech Tips

If any work is performed on the clutch system or if air in the clutch lines is suspected, bleed air out of the brake system.


  1. BLEED AIR FROM CLUTCH LINE


    1. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

    2. Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the clutch line.

      Fluid
      SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

    3. Remove the bleeder plug cap.

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      Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

    5. Depress the clutch pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.

    6. At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the clutch pedal.

    7. Repeat the previous 2 steps until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

    8. Tighten the bleeder plug.

      Torque:
      11 N*m  { 110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf }

    9. Install the bleeder plug cap.

    10. Check that all the air has been bled out of the clutch line.

    11. Check for brake fluid leaks.

    12. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir Click here.

    13. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.