Clutch: Service and Repair

The clutch hydraulic system must be bled whenever the pressure line is disconnected.

The fluid in the reservoir must be maintained at the 3/4 level or higher during air bleeding.
1. Remove bleeder cap from slave cylinder and attach vinyl hose to bleeder screw, place other end of hose in container partially filled with brake fluid.
2. Slowly pump clutch pedal several times.
3. With clutch pedal depressed, loosen bleeder screw to release trapped air. Pedal must remain depressed until bleeder screw has been tightened.
4. Tighten bleeder screw.
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 until no air bubbles appear in fluid.