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Power Bleeding Clutch Hydraulic Circuit

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  1. 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.
  2. Connect service filling machine to bleeder cap.
    NOTE: Use Service Filling Machine/Brake power bleeder or equivalent.
  3. Service filling machine should be pressurized between 2.0 and 2.5 bar (29 - 36 PSI).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Turn on the service filling machine.
    Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Hydraulic Circuit Components
    GC0082349Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    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.
  7. Open the bleeder valve (3) on the clutch slave cylinder enough to allow fluid to flow from the clutch hydraulic system.
  8. Allow fluid to flow out of bleed port until no more air bubbles can be seen in the transparent bleeder hose.
  9. Once fluid is free of air bubbles; make 15 quick actuations between clutch pedal stop positions.
  10. Close the bleeder valve at the clutch slave cylinder and disconnect the service filling machine.
  11. Check clutch pedal to see if vehicle is properly bled.
  12. If vehicle is not properly bled, repeat procedure.
  13. Remove bleeder cap from the clutch fluid reservoir and replace reservoir cap.
  14. Disconnect transparent bleeder hose from bleeder valve and replace dust cap.