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On-Car Service: Adjustment

NOTE: Bleed air from oil line with the help of a co-worker.
  1. Remove air cleaner case.
  2. Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of operating cylinder and put the other end into a brake fluid container.
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Bleeder Of Operating Cylinder
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  3. Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed. Then open the air bleeder to discharge air together with the fluid.

    Release the air bleeder for 1 or 2 seconds. Next, with the bleeder closed, slowly release the clutch pedal.

    Fig 2: Opening Air Bleeder To Discharge Air
    G02013212
  4. Repeat these steps until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.
    CAUTION: Cover bleeder with waste cloth when loosening it, to prevent brake fluid from being splashed over surrounding parts.
  5. Tighten air bleeder.

    Tightening torque:  8+/-2 N.m (0.8+/-0.2 kg-m, 5.8+/-1.4 ft-lb

    Fig 3: Tightening Air Bleeder
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  6. After depressing the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire system.
  7. After bleeding air from system, ensure that clutch operates properly.