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CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER - AIR BLEEDING

H-9prose procedure

AIR BLEEDING

The clutch hydraulic system must be bled to remove air introduced whenever a hydraulic line is disconnected.

Air Bleeding

  1. 1
    Remove the bleeder cap from the clutch release cylinder and attach a vinyl hose to the bleeder plug.
    Photo showing the SST 49 0259 770B attached to the clutch release cylinder bleeder screw with a vinyl hose running into a clear container holding clutch fluid.
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  2. 2
    Insert the other end of the vinyl hose in a clear container.
  3. 3
    Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.
  4. 4
    While depressing the pedal, loosen the bleeder screw with the SST to let fluid and air escape. Close the bleeder screw with the SST.
  5. 5
    Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no air bubbles are seen in the fluid.
  6. 6
    Tighten the bleeder screw.
  7. 7
    Check for correct clutch operation.
  8. 8
    Verify that there is no fluid leakage.
Bleeder screw
5.9 - 8.8N·m

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