Power Bleeding Clutch Hydraulic Circuit
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove reservoir cap and connect bleeder cap to clutch/brake fluid reservoir.NOTE: Use Bleeder Cap/Modified reservoir cap adapter Snap-on #901-059 or equivalent.
- Connect service filling machine to bleeder cap.NOTE: Use Service Filling Machine/Brake power bleeder or equivalent.
- Service filling machine should be pressurized between 2.0 and 2.5 bar (29 - 36 PSI).
- Remove dust cap from bleeder valve and connect the transparent bleeder hose to bleeder valve.NOTE: Use Bleeder Container to capture hydraulic fluid and the Transparent Bleeder Hose to route fluid to container.NOTE: The Container must be at a lower level than the bleeder valve on the clutch slave cylinder.
- Place the other end of hose in the bleeder container to capture the used fluid. The end of the hose MUST be submerged in the DOT 3 brake fluid.
- Turn on the service filling machine.
NOTE: While bleeding the system, do not allow the clutch fluid reservoir to completely empty out. If this happens, refill the clutch fluid reservoir, and repeat the procedure.
- Open the bleeder valve (3) on the clutch slave cylinder enough to allow fluid to flow from the clutch hydraulic system.
- Allow fluid to flow out of bleed port until no more air bubbles can be seen in the transparent bleeder hose.
- Once fluid is free of air bubbles; make 15 quick actuations between clutch pedal stop positions.
- Close the bleeder valve at the clutch slave cylinder and disconnect the service filling machine.
- Check clutch pedal to see if vehicle is properly bled.
- If vehicle is not properly bled, repeat procedure.
- Remove bleeder cap from the clutch fluid reservoir and replace reservoir cap.
- Disconnect transparent bleeder hose from bleeder valve and replace dust cap.