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For 1990-2009 cars only

Probable Cause

Action

Air is in the clutch hydraulic system.

Bleed the air from the clutch hydraulic system.

Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding .

The clutch hydraulic system fluid has been contaminated causing master cylinder and or actuator cylinder internal seal damage.

  1. Inspect the fluid in the clutch hydraulic system for proper condition and type of fluid.
  2. If the fluid is found to be contaminated, flush the clutch hydraulic system to expel all the contaminated fluid, then replace the hydraulic system components.
  3. • For the clutch master cylinder replacement procedure, refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .
    • For the clutch actuator cylinder replacement procedure, refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement .
  4. Fill the clutch hydraulic system with new fluid of the correct type, then bleed the air from the clutch hydraulic system.

Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding .