Clutch System: Bleeding
NOTE:
Wash off clutch fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.
HINT:
If any work is performed on the clutch system or if air in the clutch lines is suspected, bleed air from the clutch hydraulic system.
- FILL BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
- BLEED CLUTCH LINE
- Remove the bleeder plug cap.
- Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.
- Depress the clutch pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug while the pedal is depressed.
- When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the clutch pedal.
- Repeat the previous 2 steps until all the air in the fluid is completely bled.
- Tighten the bleeder plug.
Torque: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf)
- Install the bleeder plug cap.
- Check that all the air has been bled from the clutch line.
- INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR