Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Mini
01 Introduction02 General information03 Information04 Engine05 Emission control06 Engine management system - MEMS07 Fuel delivery system08 Cooling system09 Manifold & exhaust systems10 Clutch11 Manual gearbox12 Drive shafts13 Steering14 Suspension15 Brakes16 Restraint systems17 Body18 Heating & ventilation19 Wipers & washers20 Electrical21 Instruments
Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)10 · Clutch
10 · Transmission

Clutch (Clutch bleed): Adjustments

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Adjustments › Clutch bleed
ClutchClutch bleed
Diagram
  1. Measure clearance between throw out stop lock nut and flywheel housing cover.
  2. The correct clearance is 6.5 mm. If the clearance is incorrect, loosen lock nut and adjust throw out stop to obtain correct clearance.
  3. Tighten lock nut and recheck clearance.
  4. Locate ECM mounting bracket on body, fit bolt and tighten to 10 Nm.
  5. Secure clip on main harness to ECM mounting bracket.
  6. Secure engine compartment fuse box to ECM mounting bracket.
  7. 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.

  1. Remove ECM. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
  2. Top up the clutch master cylinder with brake fluid. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.
Clutch bleed – Top up the clutch master cylinder with brake fluid. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids an
  1. Attach bleed tube to bleed screw on clutch slave cylinder and submerge free end in a clear container containing fluid.
  2. 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.

  1. Tighten bleed screw and remove bleed tube.
  2. Top up the clutch master cylinder.
  3. Fit ECM. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.

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