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Bleeding Clutch Hydraulic System






Note: Do not operate the clutch pedal after the slave cylinder is removed.

Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the "max" marking with brake fluid before bleeding the hydraulic clutch system with a brake bleeding device.

1 - Brake fluid reservoir
2 - Return hose
3 - Grommet
4 - Angle connector

5 - Sealing plug
moisten with brake fluid to install

6 - Master cylinder
7 - 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
8 - Lock nut
9 - Clevis
10 - Bolt
11 - Circlip
12 - Pressure line
13 - Grommet

14 - Washer
smaller inner diameter than washer 17

15 - Bracket
16 - Bushing

17 - Washer
larger inner diameter than washer 14

18 - Pressure hose

19 - Slave cylinder
installing (after 12/87) refer to Service and Repair
do not operate clutch pedal after slave cylinder is removed

20 - Breather valve
only open to bleed
only bleed hydraulic system with brake bleeding device
maximum working pressure 2.5 bar
fill brake fluid reservoir to "max" marking with brake fluid before bleeding hydraulic clutch system

21 - Dust cap
22 - Pipe connection nut 15 Nm (11 ft lb)