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Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding: Procedure

NOTE: Bleed air from oil line with the help of a co-worker.
  1. Remove air chamber.
  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 Bleeder Valve & Hose
    G02037387
  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: Identifying Operating Cylinder & Vinyl Tube
    G02037388
  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: 

    1. T:  8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
      Fig 3: Tightening Air Bleeder Valve
      G02037389
  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.