B4000 Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.0L OHV (1997)
Clutch Fluid: Service and Repair
In-Vehicle Bleeding Procedure
1. Disconnect the clutch pipe from the transmission using Clutch Disconnect Tool T88T-70522-A or equivalent, by sliding the clutch white plastic
sleeve toward the clutch release cylinder while applying a slight tug on the clutch pipe.
2. Clean dirt and grease from around the reservoir cap.
3. Remove the cap and diaphragm and fill the reservoir to the step with the specified fluid. Brake fluid must be certified to DOT 3 specification.
4. Using a small screwdriver, depress 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.
5. Remove the screwdriver from the coupling, closing the valve.
6. Release the clutch pedal.
7. Refill the reservoir to the step.
NOTE: The reservoir must be kept full at all times to ensure that there will be no additional introduction of air to the system.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7.
9. Install the reservoir cap. Reconnect the clutch pipe to the clutch release cylinder. Check that the connection is secure by applying a slight tug to the
clutch tube.
10.
Stroke the clutch pedal as rapidly as possible for 5 to 10 strokes.
11.
Wait 1 to 3 minutes.
12.
Repeat steps 10 and 11 three more times.
13.
Loosen the bleed screw (located in the clutch release cylinder body next to the inlet connection).
14.
Depress and hold the clutch pedal while tightening the bleed screw to 3 - 5 Nm (24 - 48 inch lbs.).
15.
Refill reservoir to the step.
16.
Check the operation of the clutch system.
