CLUTCH SYSTEM > Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding
NOTE:
Bleed air from the oil line with help of a co-worker.
3. Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air breather of the operating cylinder, and put the other end into a brake fluid container.
|
(A) |
Clutch hose |
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(B) |
Air breather |
4. Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed. Then open the air breather to discharge air together with the fluid.
Release the air breather for 1 or 2 seconds. Next, with the breather closed, slowly release the clutch pedal.
CAUTION:
Cover the breather with cloth to prevent brake fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the breather.
|
(A) |
Operating cylinder |
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(B) |
Vinyl tube |
5. Repeat procedure 4), until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.
6. Tighten the air breather.
Tightening torque:
T: 7.8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
7. After stepping on the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire clutch system.
8. After bleeding the air from clutch system, ensure that the clutch operates properly.