Repair and Diagnosis: Transmission: Clutches: Bleeding

Bleed hydraulic system to remove air which entered when pipes were disconnected for repairs. The clutch/brake fluid in clutch/brake reservoir must be maintained at MIN level or higher during air bleeding.

1. Attach a vinyl hose to bleeder plug. Place other end of vinyl tube in a glass container half-filled with brake fluid. Slowly pump clutch pedal several times. While you press clutch pedal, loosen bleeder screw until fluid starts to run out. Close bleeder screw.
2. Repeat step  1 until there are no air bubbles in fluid. Fill reservoir with brake fluid up to MAX level.

Fig 1: Bleeding Clutch Release Cylinder

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