Clutch System Bleeding: Bleeding
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION -- FUSION
. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
- Refer to: HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Refer to: BRAKE AND CLUTCH SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
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NOTE: Make sure that the brake fluid level does not drop below the MIN mark.
- If equipped.
- Install the following items:
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- If equipped.
- Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
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General Equipment : Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
- Remove the following items:
- If equipped.
- 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.
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NOTE: Make sure that fluid level is to the MAX mark.
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.
- After waiting approximately 30 sec., check the operation of the clutch again. If reverse gear engagement is still excessively noisy, repeat the bleeding procedure.