Bleeding the clutch actuation

AR25.20-T-0070A

Bleeding the clutch actuation

12.8.98

Bleeding

 Danger!

Risk of poisoning from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury to skin and eyes from contact with brake fluid.

Pour and store brake fluid only in suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothes and eye protection when handling brake fluid.

AS42.50-Z-0001-01A

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Notes regarding use of brake fluid

All models

AH42.50-P-0001-01A

1

Open cap at expansion reservoir

2

Fit connection (1) of bleeder unit onto expansion reservoir

 Fill bleeder unit with clutch fluid

 The pressure in the bleeder unit must not be greater than 1.0 bar and should not drop below 0.5 bar.

The bleeder valves of the master cylinder and of the clutch servo unit must be closed.

3

Take off dust cap (2) and seal pressure-tight

4

Take off dust cap of bleeder valve at master cylinder

5

Connect bleeder hose (3) of bleeder unit to bleeder valve

6

Open bleeder valve and operate bleeder unit long enough until clean clutch fluid flows out free of bubbles

7

Tighten bleeder valve, take off bleeder hose (3) and fit on dust cap of bleeder valve

8

Repeat bleeding operation at clutch servo unit (4)

 Repeat steps of bleeding operation at clutch servo unit.

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Inspecting

9

Inspect lines, bleeder valves, clutch master cylinder and clutch servo unit for leaks

 Bleeder unit must be connected and be at operating pressure.

10

Detach connection (1) from bleeder unit at expansion reservoir

11

Close cap of expansion reservoir

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Inspecting

12

Inspect clutch release and engagement

 If it is not possible or difficult to release or engage clutch, repeat bleeding operation.