Clutch Hydraulic System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Hydraulic system components, which are serviced as an assembly, have been factory-bled and filled. Bleeding is only necessary if air has been drawn into system due to low fluid level in reservoir.

CAUTION: DO NOT use mineral or paraffin base oil in clutch hydraulic system, or damage to rubber parts in cylinders may occur.

Clean reservoir cap before removing. Remove reservoir cap and diaphragm. Fill reservoir and keep full throughout procedure. Attach hose to bleed screw on actuator and submerge other end in container of hydraulic fluid. Depress pedal slowly and hold. Loosen bleed screw to purge air. Tighten bleed screw to 18 INCH lbs. (2 N.m). Repeat as necessary until air bubbles are no longer seen.
Fill reservoir. Install cap and diaphragm. Start engine. Push clutch pedal to floor. Wait 9 seconds. Attempt to shift transaxle into Reverse. If gears grind, bleed system again.