Clutch System Bleeding
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler |
|---|
Materials
| Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-20 |
WSS-M6C65-A2 |
Bleeding
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NOTE: Make sure that the brake fluid level does not drop below the MIN mark.
Using a suction gun, drain the brake fluid reservoir to the MIN mark.
- Remove the bleeder cap.
- Install the following items:
- Install a brake bleeder and fill the tool reservoir with brake fluid. Use the General Equipment: Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
Material: Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)
- Install a brake bleeder and fill the tool reservoir with brake fluid. Use the General Equipment: Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
- Using the brake system pressure bleeder, bleed the clutch system.
- Open the clutch bleeder.
- Pump brake fluid into the hydraulic system using the brake bleeder. Refer to: Specifications . Use the General Equipment: Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
- Close the clutch bleeder.
- Remove the following items:
- Remove the brake/clutch system pressure bleeder/filler. Use the General Equipment: Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
- Install the clutch bleeder cap.
- 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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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)
- Start the engine.
- 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.
- After waiting approximately 30 seconds, check the operation of the clutch again. If reverse gear engagement is still excessively noisy, repeat the bleeding procedure.