Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding: Procedure
NOTE:
Bleed air from oil line with the help of a co-worker.
- Remove air chamber.
- Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of operating cylinder and put the other end into a brake fluid container.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tighten air bleeder.
Tightening torque:
- T: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
- After depressing the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire system.
- After bleeding air from system, ensure that clutch operates properly.