F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 3 (1999)
Clutch Fluid: Service and Repair
Bleeding - Clutch Slave Cylinder
Clutch Hydraulic System Bleeding, Concentric Cylinder Clutch Slave
1. If bleeding a dry replacement clutch master cylinder, refer to Bench Bleed Procedure, Clutch Master Cylinder. See: Transmission and
Drivetrain/Clutch/Clutch Hydraulic System/Clutch Master Cylinder/Service and Repair
2. Disconnect the coupling at the transmission with Coupling Disconnect Tool T88T-70522-A or equivalent by sliding the white plastic sleeve
toward the clutch slave cylinder while applying a slight tug on the clutch tube.
CAUTION: Make sure hydraulic tube connection is free of contamination prior to disconnecting it.
3. Remove cap and diaphragm and fill reservoir to the step with High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA or equivalent DOT 3 fluid
meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.
CAUTION:
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Clean dirt and grease from around the reservoir cap.
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Brake fluid must be certified to DOT 3 specification.
4. Apply 10-15 pounds of pressure to clutch pedal.
5. Using a small screwdriver, press the internal mechanism of the male coupling to open the valve. While continuing to hold the valve open, slowly
depress the clutch pedal to the floor and hold.
6. Remove the screwdriver from the coupling, closing the valve.
7. Release the clutch pedal.
8. Refill reservoir to level at step.
CAUTION: The reservoir must be kept full at all times to make sure there will be no additional introduction of air into the system.
9. Repeat Steps 4 through 7.
10. Close reservoir. Reconnect the coupling to the clutch slave cylinder. Check that the connection is secure by applying a slight tug to the clutch tube.
11. Stroke the clutch pedal as rapidly as possible for five to ten strokes.
12. Wait one to three minutes.
13. Repeat Steps 11 and 12 three more times.
14. Loosen bleed screw (located in the slave cylinder body next to the inlet connection).
15. Depress and hold clutch pedal while tightening bleed screw 3-5 Nm (27-44 inch lbs.).
16. Refill the reservoir to level at step.
17. The hydraulic system should now be fully bled and should properly release the clutch.
