Clutch System Bleeding - 5-Speed Manual Transmission - MTX75

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Fluid Suction Gun
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

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. Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun

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Remove the bleeder cap.

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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)
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1. Open the clutch bleeder.
2. Pump brake fluid into the hydraulic system using the brake bleeder. Use the General Equipment: Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
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Close the clutch bleeder.

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Install the clutch bleeder cap.

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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.

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