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7. Keeping the clutch pedal pressed open the
bleeding valve (turn anti-clockwise) until the
fluid containing air escapes.
NOTE
Observe weather air bubbles are coming in the
container and let the fluid flow into the container.
8. After few seconds close the bleeding valve
(turn clockwise).
9. Release the clutch pedal slowly without jerk
and hold it at released position for minimum
2 seconds.
10. Repeat the steps 5 to 9 until fluid coming in
the container is free from air bubbles.
CAUTION
Fluid drained from the system should be
discarded.
11. After completion of bleeding operation
ensure that bleeding valve is turned to off
position.
12. Disconnect the bleeding pipe and reinstall
the dust cap.
C. CLUTCH FLUID DRAINING PROCEDURE
1. Remove the splash guard for access of
bleeding valve (hydraulic adapter) from the
vehicle.
2. Clean the external areas of the hydraulic
adapter and remove the dust cap from the
hydraulic adapter bleeding connection.
3. Connect the bleed pipe to the hydraulic
adapter bleeding connection.
4.
Place the other end of bleed pipe in a clean
container which should be at a lower level
than the slave cylinder and ensure that the
pipe is submerged in the clutch fluid.
NOTE
After
removing
the hose, plug the passage of
CMC and the hose with suitable caps to avoid
entry of any contaminants.
5.
Press and release the clutch pedal
repeatedly until the fluid stops coming out of
the bleeder valve.
CAUTION
Fluid drained from the system should be
discarded.
Care should be taken while actuating the
plunger that it should not be actuated beyond
its maximum extended length.
Do not reuse the concentric slave cylinder
and clutch master cylinder mounting bolts.
Bleed the system only after complete
installation of hydraulic system and assembly
of clutch and flywheel.
Any fallen and damaged parts should not be
reused.
Use of mineral oil in the vicinity of clutch
release system components should be
avoided.