Clutch System Bleeding
Important: Never use fluid that you have bled from a system to fill the reservoir.
The fluid may be aerated or contaminated.
- Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid. Use Delco Supreme®
Brake Fluid (GM P/N 1052535) or equivalent.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General
Information.
- Depress the clutch pedal (hold the pedal down).
- Open the bleed screw on the concentric slave cylinder in order
to expel the air.
- Close the bleed screw then release the clutch pedal.
Important: Ensure no air is drawn into the clutch system.
- Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 until all the air is out of the clutch
system.
6.1. | Check and refill the reservoir as needed while bleeding. |
6.2. | After bleeding, pump the clutch pedal several times. If the clutch
engagement is not satisfactory, repeat the bleeding procedure. |
- If the previous procedures are unsuccessful, perform the following
steps.
7.1. | Remove the reservoir cap. |
7.2. | Pump the clutch pedal very fast for 30 seconds. |
7.3. | Stop pumping and let the air escape. |
7.4. | Repeat this procedure as necessary. |
- Lower the vehicle.