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CLUTCH - V8

ADJUSTMENTS 33-2-11

ADJUSTMENTS

Clutch hydraulic system - bleed

$% 33.15.01 

CAUTION: Ensure the fluid in the reservoir is 
maintained between the minimum and maximum 
levels throughout the bleed procedure using new 
brake fluid.

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished 
surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove fluid and 
clean area with water.

Bleeding

1. Top up reservoir. 
2. Raise the front of the vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a 
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always 
support the vehicle on safety stands.

3. Connect tube to bleed screw on clutch slave 

cylinder and submerge free end in a clear 
container containing brake fluid. 

4. Loosen bleed screw, then apply steady 

pressure to the clutch pedal, depressing it 
through its full stroke. Allow the pedal to return 
unassisted.

5. Repeat the procedure until a flow of clean, air-

free fluid is purged into the container.

6. Hold the pedal to the floor and tighten the  

clutch bleed screw to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).

7. Check  and  top up reservoir. 

CAUTION: Never re-use fluid that has been 
bled from the system.

8. Remove stands and lower the vehicle.

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