Pressure Bleeding
CAUTION:
Do not use mineral or paraffin base oil in clutch hydraulic system. Damage to rubber parts in cylinders will occur.
NOTE:
This procedure must be performed with transaxle in vehicle. If transaxle has been removed from vehicle, clutch slave cylinder must be bled prior to reinstalling transaxle.
- Clean brake fluid reservoir cap and area around cap. Fill brake fluid reservoir with clean brake fluid.
- Install Brake Bleeder Adapter (J43915) to brake fluid reservoir. Connect pressure bleeder to adapter. Charge pressure bleeder to 20-25 psi (1.41-1.76 kg/cm2 ).
- Attach transparent hose over clutch bleeder screw nipple. Submerge other end in container of clean DOT 3 brake fluid. Loosen clutch bleeder screw. Bleed system until no bubbles are seen in hose.
- Tighten clutch bleeder screw. Check clutch pedal for sponginess. If present, repeat procedure. Check fluid, add as necessary