Clutch (Clutch bleed): Adjustments
- Make
- Mini
- Model
- Mini Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1996–2000
- Section
- Adjustments › Clutch bleed
ClutchClutch bleed
- Measure clearance between throw out stop lock nut and flywheel housing cover.
- The correct clearance is 6.5 mm. If the clearance is incorrect, loosen lock nut and adjust throw out stop to obtain correct clearance.
- Tighten lock nut and recheck clearance.
- Locate ECM mounting bracket on body, fit bolt and tighten to 10 Nm.
- Secure clip on main harness to ECM mounting bracket.
- Secure engine compartment fuse box to ECM mounting bracket.
- Fit ECM. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
CLUTCH BLEED
Service repair no - 33.15.01
Bleed
CAUTION: Never reuse fluid that has been bled from the system. Do not allow fluid level in master cylinder to fall below half during bleeding.
CAUTION: Do not allow fluid to contact paint finished surfaces as paint may be damaged. If spilled, remove fluid and clean area with warm water.
- Remove ECM. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
- Top up the clutch master cylinder with brake fluid. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.
- Attach bleed tube to bleed screw on clutch slave cylinder and submerge free end in a clear container containing fluid.
- Open the bleed screw three-quarters of a turn, depress the clutch pedal slowly, tighten bleed screw whilst holding pedal at end of downward stroke. Allow pedal to return and repeat procedure until a flow of clean air-free fluid is purged into container.
CAUTION: Maintain fluid level above half in reservoir during this procedure.
- Tighten bleed screw and remove bleed tube.
- Top up the clutch master cylinder.
- Fit ECM. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
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