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Clutch System Bleeding - 6-Speed Manual Transmission - MMT6

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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 

  1. Remove the engine appearance cover.
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  2. NOTE: Make sure that fluid level is to the MAX mark.

    Top off the fluid reservoir. 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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  3. If equipped. Remove the bleeder cap.
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  4. Install the following items:

    • Install a brake bleeder. 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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  5. NOTE: Do not let the fluid go below the MIN mark on the reservoir.

    1. Loosen the bleeder screw 3 complete turns.
    2. Using vacuum bleed the brake fluid from the hydraulic system using the brake bleeder. Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun

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  6. Close the clutch bleeder.
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  7. If equipped. Install the bleeder cap.
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  8. 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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  9. NOTE: Make sure that fluid level is to the MAX mark.

    Fill the reservoir.

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  10. Start the engine.
  11. 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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  12. After waiting approx. 30sec., check the operation of the clutch again. If reverse gear engagement is still excessively noisy, repeat the bleeding procedure.
  13. Install the engine appearance cover.
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