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With Bleed Screw

PROCEDURE
1. Remove the cap and diaphragm. Clean dirt and grease from the cap to ensure that no foreign substances enter the system.

2. Fill reservoir to top step with hydraulic clutch fluid GM P/N 12345347 or equivalent that meets DOT 3 specifications.

3. Fully loosen the bleed screw on the actuator cylinder body next to the inlet connection.

NOTE: For efficient gravity fill, the reservoir must be kept fill at all times.

4. Tighten bleed screw to 2 Nm (17 lbs in) when a steady stream of fluid comes from the bleed screw.

5. Install the diaphragm and cap to reservoir.

6. Inspect and fill the fluid level in reservoir.

7. Start the engine and push the clutch to the floor. Wait ten seconds and select reverse gear. There should be no grating/grinding of the gears. If there is, the hydraulic system may still contain air. If this is the condition, repeat bleeding procedure.