Bleeding

Clutch Hydraulic System, Bleeding and Flushing

If the clutch/brake fluid is murky or muddy, or has not been changed within the last two years, the system should be flushed. Flushing the old fluid from the clutch lines is done using a brake system pressure bleeder.


1. Remove brake fluid reservoir cap. Using a clean syringe. remove brake fluid from reservoir. Refill reservoir with clean fluid.


2. Attach pressure brake bleeder to fluid reservoir.

CAUTION: Do not exceed 2 bar (29 psi) pressure at the fluid reservoir when bleeding or flushing the hydraulic system.

3. Connect a length of hose from clutch slave cylinder bleeder valve to a container.


4. Open bleeder valve and allow brake fluid to expel until clean fluid comes out free of air bubbles.


5. Close bleeder valve and disconnect pressure bleeding equipment from fluid reservoir. Hose on bleeder valve remains connected.


6. Slowly operate clutch pedal about 10 times. Fill reservoir with clean fluid as necessary.


7. Unbolt slave cylinder from transmission.


8. Position slave cylinder so that bleeder valve is facing up (highest point).

9. Open bleeder valve and slowly push slave cylinder pushrod all the way in. Close bleeder valve and slowly release pushrod. Repeat procedure until fluid runs out clear and without bubbles.


10. Disconnect bleeder hose. Install slave cylinder to transmission. Add clean brake fluid to reservoir as necessary. Check clutch operation.

Tightening Torques

^ Clutch slave cylinder to transmission 22 Nm (17 ft lb).