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Clutch System Bleeding

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SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION

G06063955
 Vacuum Pump Kit
416-D002  (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid (US)/Motorcraft® Brake Fluid - Heavy Duty DOT 3 (Canada)
PM-1-C (US); CPM-1-C (Canada)		 WSS-M6C65-A1
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NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.
  1. Make sure all hydraulic tubes are correctly seated.
  2. Make sure the clutch pedal is in the most upward position.
  3. Check the fluid level of the brake/clutch reservoir. Fill the reservoir with the specified fluid to the MAX mark.
  4. Using a suitable bleeder kit and a Vacuum Pump Kit, install the rubber stopper in the reservoir opening. Make sure the rubber stopper has a tight fit.
    • Alternate method: use a 50 mm (1.96 in) rubber stopper with an 8 mm (0.31 in) pipe inserted through the rubber stopper.
  5. Holding the rubber stopper in place, operate the vacuum pump to 15-20 inches of vacuum. Hold the vacuum for one minute, then quickly relieve the vacuum. Remove the special tools.
  6. Check the fluid level of the reservoir. Fill the reservoir with the specified fluid to the MAX mark. Install the reservoir cap.
  7. Depress and release the clutch pedal 10 to 12 times or until clutch pedal effort is consistent and positive at top of clutch pedal travel.
  8. Repeat Steps  4 through  6 two additional times or until clutch pedal effort is consistent and positive at top of clutch pedal travel.
  9. Install the reservoir cap.
  10. Check the clutch pedal reserve. Test the clutch system for normal operation.
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