Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1990)
Clutch Slave Cylinder: Service and Repair
Bleeding Procedure
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with quick-connect clutch tube, the manufacturer recommends replacing the tube when ever hydraulic system service is
necessary, because the quick-connect feature tends to trap air in the system and prevents complete bleeding of the system. The replacement tube does not
include the quick-connect feature.
1. Clean area around fluid reservoir cap, then remove cap and fill reservoir with suitable DOT 3 brake fluid.
2. Loosen bleed screw on slave cylinder and wait until a steady stream of fluid is expelled, then tighten screw.
3. Depress clutch pedal to floor, wait 1-2 seconds, then release pedal as rapidly as possible. Repeat approximately 10 times.
4. Check fluid level in reservoir and fill as required.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4, then reinstall reservoir cap.
6. Hold clutch pedal to floor, crack open bleed screw to allow any additional air to escape, then close screw and release clutch pedal. Check fluid
level and adjust as necessary.
7. Start engine, then depress clutch pedal and shift transmission into reverse gear. If gear clash occurs, repeat steps 3 through 6.
