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Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit

Clutch Hydraulic System Bleeding. General Procedures

In this manual: Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit
Service Information — 27Suspension — 48Transmission — 9Brake System — 52Steering — 21Engine — 140Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit — 48Exhaust System — 6Fuel System — 21Climate Control System — 58Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 26Battery and Charging System — 20Infotainment Systems — 41Lighting — 29Power Distribution — 11Electronic Function Group — 30Body and Paint — 275Frame and Mounting — 3
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~72min
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Brake System/Clutch System

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Automotive Brake Fluid
PM-20		 WSS-M6C65-A2

bleeding

  1. Using a suction device, drain the brake fluid from the reservoir to the MIN mark.
  2. Remove the bleeder cap.
  3. Install the following components:
    • Install the brake bleeder tube and fill the tool reservoir with brake fluid.
      Use common equipment: Brake/Clutch Bleed/Fill Hose.
      Material: Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Automotive Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)

  4. Using the brake bleeder valve, bleed the clutch system.
    1. Open the clutch bleeder valve.
    1. Pump brake fluid into the hydraulic system using the brake bleeder.
      REFER TO: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
      Use common equipment: Brake/Clutch Bleed/Fill Hose.
  5. Close the clutch bleeder valve.
  6. Remove the following components:
    • Remove the brake/clutch bleed/fill fitting/hose.
      Use common equipment: Brake/Clutch Bleed/Fill Hose.
  7. Install the clutch bleeder cap.
  8. Depress the clutch pedal 5 times using full pedal travel to purge air from the hydraulic system.

  9. NOTICE: Make sure the fluid level is at the MAX mark.

    Fill the reservoir.
    Material: Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Automotive Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)
  10. Start the engine.
  11. Check clutch operation. If reverse gear engagement is excessively noisy, depress the clutch pedal 5 times using full pedal travel.
  12. After waiting approximately 30 seconds, check the clutch operation again. If the reverse gear engagement is too noisy, repeat the bleeding procedure.

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