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Clutch System Bleeding-Vehicles With MTX75 Manual Transaxle

Clutch System Bleeding-Vehicles with MTX75 Manual Transaxle

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush the eyes for IS minutes with cold running water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: If brake fluid is split on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

NOTE: Make sure there is absolute cleanliness when topping up brake fluid

NOTE: Do not reuse brake fluid.

1. Bleed the clutch system

2. NOTE: Continually check the brake fluid level while bleeding the system and top it up as necessary.





Top up the brake fluid reservoir to the top edge with Super DOT4 brake fluid






3. Bleed the clutch system.
^ Remove the protective cap from the bleed nipple and slide on a transparent hose. ^ Push the open end of the transparent hose into the brake fluid collector .
^ Slowly depress the clutch pedal fully several times and fix it at the bottom of its travel.
^ Open the bleed nipple. As the clutch engages the brake fluid is driven out of the clutch slave cylinder through the bleed hose.
^ Tighten the bleed nipple.
^ Free the clutch pedal and pull it right up.
^ Repeat the bleeding process until the brake fluid which flows into the collector is clear and free of bubbles.





4. Bleed the clutch system
^ Tighten the bleed nipple after bleeding.
^ Install the protective cap.
^ After bleeding, depress the clutch pedal ten times and check its operation.

5. NOTE: Make sure there is absolute cleanliness when topping up brake fluid.





Check the brake fluid level.
^ The fluid level must be between the MIN and MAX marks. If the level drops below the MIN mark the brake wanting light comes on.
^ If necessary, top up the brake fluid reservoir with Super DOT4 brake fluid .