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© 200508 6-3 Draining and filling CLUTCH ΛΦ45/55 series 3 9 Bleeding the clutch system by operating the Connect a transparent pipe to the clutch servo's bleed nipple. Insert the pipe into a jar filled with the specified fluid. Ensure that the pipe cannot suck in any air. 2. Open the bleed nipple. 3. Gradually depress the clutch pedal and close the bleed nipple. Gradually release the clutch pedal. Repeat this operation. Always top up the clutch fluid reservoir. 4. Pump the clutch pedal again and top up the fluid until no more air bubbles escape through the transparent pipe. 5. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. See "Inspection and adjustment". Bleeding the clutch system via the clutch Note: Sometimes it may be difficult to bleed the clutch system. In such cases, the clutch system can also be bled using a priming pump and the bleed nipple on the clutch servo. Ensure that the priming pump is thoroughly cleaned inside. 1. Connect a transparent pipe to a priming pump (e.g. oil can) and fill the pump with the specified fluid. 2. Continue pumping until fluid without air bubbles flows from the pipe. 3. Connect the pipe to the bleed nipple of the clutch servo and open the bleed nipple. 4. Pump the fluid into the system with the priming pump. In doing so, observe the following: - do not depress the clutch pedal. - make sure that no air bubbles are introduced into the system. - monitor the fluid level in the priming pump. - monitor the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. |