Bleed Procedure

CAUTION: To prevent damage do not spill brake fluid onto painted surfaces.

NOTE: The fluid in the brake master cylinder reservoir (2K478) must be maintained at the 3/4 level or higher during air bleeding. Be sure to use High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or DOT 3 equivalent fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.

NOTE: The clutch hydraulic system must be bled whenever a lower clutch slave cylinder tube (7T502) or hydraulic clutch hose (7T504) is disconnected.

Remove the bleeder screw cover from the clutch slave cylinder (7A508) and attach a hose to the bleeder screw.

Fig 1: Bleeding Clutch System
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Place the other end of the hose in a container.
Slowly pump the clutch pedal (7519) several times.
With the clutch pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder screw to release the fluid and air.
Tighten the bleeder screw.

Fig 2: Tightening Bleeder Screw
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Repeat Steps 3 through 5 until no air bubbles appear in the fluid.