Attention! Hydraulic fluid is poisonous; In case of contact with the skin, it must be washed off immediately with soap and water. If liquid gets into the body or into the eyes, seek medical attention immediately. Some liquids are flammable and may ignite if they come into contact with hot objects. When working with hydraulic fluids, treat them like gasoline - take fire precautions. Hydraulic fluid is a good paint thinner and can also damage plastic parts. If liquid is spilled, it must be washed off immediately with plenty of water. Finally, the liquid is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air) - old fluids may become unusable due to long storage. When replenishing fluid, or replacing it, always use the recommended type of fluid from a freshly opened sealed container.
1. Normal operation of the hydraulic clutch is possible only after the removal of air from all components of the circuit; this is achieved by pumping the system. The presence of air in the system is characterized by a soft pedal and difficult gear changes.
2. The design of the system does not allow pumping in the usual way - by pressing the clutch pedal. To remove all the air from the system, it is necessary to use a special device for pumping, which can be purchased relatively inexpensively.
3. Equipment to bleed the system under pressure must be connected to the reserve tank in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The system is bled through a bleeder valve mounted on the clutch slave cylinder, which is located on top of the gearbox bell. Access can be improved by raising the front of the vehicle and installing jack stands. If necessary, remove the lower engine guard.
4. The system is pumped until the bubbles stop coming out of the fitting. After that, the fitting must be wrapped and the device removed from the car.
5. Check clutch operation. If there is still air in the system, repeat bleeding.
6. Fluid drained from the system must be disposed of even if it looks clean. Hydraulic fluid is hygroscopic and can corrode hydraulic cylinders, causing premature wear and damage to seals.
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