Clutch System Bleeding - 6-Speed Manual Transmission - B6

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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

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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Remove the bleeder cap.

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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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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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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.

Material

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

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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.