Service Adjustment Procedure: Bleeding

Whenever the clutch tube, the clutch hose, and/or the clutch master cylinder have been removed, or if the clutch pedal is spongy, bleed the system.

Specified fluid: SAE J1703 (DOT 3 or DOT 4)

1. Loosen the bleeder screw (B) at the clutch release cylinder (A).
   Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Release Cylinder Bleeder Screw

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2. Pump the clutch pedal slowly until all air is expelled.
3. Hold the clutch pedal down until the bleeder is retightened.
4. Refill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.
   CAUTION: The rapidly-repeated operation of the clutch pedal in B-C range may disrupt the release cylinder's position. During the bleeding operation, press the clutch pedal to the floor after it returns to the "A" point.
   Fig 2: Operating Range For Clutch Pedal During Bleeding

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