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
- Remove the engine appearance cover.
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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)
- If equipped. Remove the bleeder cap.
- 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)
- Install a brake bleeder. Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun
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NOTE: Do not let the fluid go below the MIN mark on the reservoir.
- Loosen the bleeder screw 3 complete turns.
- Using vacuum bleed the brake fluid from the hydraulic system using the brake bleeder. Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun
- Close the clutch bleeder.
- If equipped. Install the 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.
- Start the engine.
- 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.
- After waiting approx. 30sec., check the operation of the clutch again. If reverse gear engagement is still excessively noisy, repeat the bleeding procedure.
- Install the engine appearance cover.