Clutch System Bleeding - 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Fluid Suction Gun

Materials 

Name	Specification
Motorcraft ® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-20	WSS-M6C65-A2

Bleeding 

• 1.
  
  
  NOTE: Make sure that fluid level is to the MAX mark.

  Fill the reservoir.

  Material: Motorcraft ® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)

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• 2.
  
  Remove the bleeder cap.

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• 3.
  
  Install the following items:
  • Install a fluid suction gun hose. Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun

    Material: Motorcraft ® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)

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• 4.
  
  

  • 1.
    
    Open the clutch bleeder.

  • 2.
    
    
    NOTE: Do not let the fluid go below the MIN mark on the reservoir.

    Vacuum brake fluid through the hydraulic system using the fluid suction gun. Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun

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• 5.
  
  Close the clutch bleeder.

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• 6.
  
  Install the clutch bleeder cap.

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• 7.
  
  Pump the clutch pedal 5 times, using the full clutch pedal travel to remove any trapped air from the hydraulic system.

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• 8.
  
  
  NOTE: Make sure that fluid level is to the MAX mark.

  Fill the reservoir.

  Material: Motorcraft ® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)

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• 9.
  
  Start the engine and check the operation of the clutch. If reverse gear engagement is excessively noisy, operate the clutch pedal 5 times, using the full clutch pedal travel.

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• 10.
  
  After waiting approx. 30 sec., check the operation of the clutch again. If reverse gear engagement is still excessively noisy, repeat the bleeding procedure.