Clutch Bleeding Procedure

Bleed air from oil line with the help of a co-worker.





1. Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of clutch damper and put the other end into a clutch fluid container.





2. 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.
3. 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 clutch fluid from being splashed over surrounding parts.





4. Tighten air bleeder.

Tightening torque:
T: 18 ± 3 Nm (1.8 ± 0.3 kg-m, 13.0 ± 2.2 ft. lbs.)





5. Remove air chamber.
6. Repeat steps 1. through 3. using air bleeder on operating cylinder.





7. Tighten air bleeder.

Tightening torque:
T: 18 ± 3 Nm (1.8 ± 0.3 kg-m, 13.0 ± 2.2 ft. lbs.)

8. After depressing the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire system.
9. After bleeding air from system, ensure that clutch operates properly.