Ford Fiesta: Clutch Controls - 5-Speed Manual Transmission – B5/IB5/6-Speed Manual Transmission – B6 / Clutch System Bleeding. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

Bleeding

1. NOTE: Make sure that the brake fluid level does not drop below the MIN mark.

   Using a suction gun, drain the brake fluid reservoir to the MIN mark.
   

1. Remove the bleeder cap.
   

1. Install the following items:
   • Install a brake bleeder and fill the tool reservoir with brake fluid.
     Use the General Equipment: Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
     Material: Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)

1. 
   Using the brake system pressure bleeder, bleed the clutch system.
   
   1. Open the clutch bleeder.
      
   2. Pump brake fluid into the hydraulic system using the brake bleeder.
      Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
      Use the General Equipment: Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler

1. Close the clutch bleeder.
   

1. Remove the following items:
   • Remove the brake/clutch system pressure bleeder/filler.
     Use the General Equipment: Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler

1. Install the clutch bleeder cap.
   

1. Pump the clutch pedal 5 times, using the full clutch pedal travel to remove any trapped air from the hydraulic system.

1. NOTICE: Make sure that fluid level is to the MAX mark.

   Fill the reservoir.
   Material: Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)

1. Start the engine.
   

1. Check the operation of the clutch. If reverse gear engagement is excessively noisy, operate the clutch pedal 5 times, using the full clutch pedal travel.

1. After waiting approximately 30 seconds, check the operation of the clutch again. If reverse gear engagement is still excessively noisy, repeat the bleeding procedure.