Clutch System Bleeding

SPECIAL TOOL(S) / GENERAL EQUIPMENT

Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler

MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-20	WSS-M6C65-A2 ISO 4925 Class 6

Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions ( SERVICE INFORMATION General Information, Description and Operation).
Refer to: Brake System Health and Safety Precautions ( HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ).
NOTE: Make sure that the brake fluid level does not drop below the MIN mark.

Fig 1: Inspecting Minimum Mark Of Brake Fluid Level
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If equipped.

Fig 2: Locating Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler Cap
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Install the following items:
- General Equipment : Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
Fig 3: Locating Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler Hose
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1. If equipped.
2. Refer to: Specifications ( SPECIFICATIONS ).
  General Equipment : Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
Fig 4: Checking Brake/Clutch System Maximum Oil Pressure And Level
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1. If equipped.
Fig 5: Tightening Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler Hose Connectors
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Remove the following items:
- General Equipment : Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
Fig 6: Locating Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler Hose
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If equipped.

Fig 7: Locating Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler Cap
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In order to remove any small amounts of trapped air remaining in the system, operate the clutch pedal 5 times, using the full clutch pedal travel.

Fig 8: Locating Clutch Pedal
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NOTE: Make sure that fluid level is to the MAX mark.

Fig 9: Inspecting Maximum Fluid Level

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Material : Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2) (ISO 4925 Class 6)
Start the engine.
Check the operation of the clutch. If reverse gear engagement is excessively noisy, operate the clutch pedal 5 times, using the full clutch pedal travel.

Fig 10: Identifying Reverse Gear Position
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After waiting approx. 30 sec., check the operation of the clutch again. If reverse gear engagement is still excessively noisy, repeat the bleeding procedure.