Diagram of clutch slave cylinder, input shaft and release bearin…

Concentric Slave Cylinder 9L5Z-7A508-A Bleeding
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1. Disconnect the coupling at the transmission with Coupling Disconnect Tool T88T-70522-A or equivalent by sliding the white plastic sleeve toward the slave cylinder while applying a slight tug on the clutch tube.
2. Clean dirt and grease from around the reservoir cap.
3. Remove cap and diaphragm and fill reservoir to the step with Heavy Duty Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA or -BA (ESA-M6C25-A) or equivalent. Brake fluid must be certified to DOT 3 specification. By hand, apply 10-15 pounds to clutch pedal; if pedal is hard (.25-.50 inch) movement, skip to Step 9. If pedal is spongy, proceed to next step.
4. Using a small screwdriver, depress the internal mechanism of the male coupling to open the valve. While continuing to hold the valve open, slowly depress the clutch pedal to the floor and hold.
5. Remove the screwdriver from the coupling, closing the valve.
6. Release the clutch pedal.
NOTE:
The reservoir must be kept full at all times to ensure there will be no additional introduction of air into the system.
7. Refill reservoir to level at step.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 one time.
9. Close reservoir. Reconnect the coupling to the slave cylinder. Check that the connection is secure by applying a slight tug to the clutch tube.
10. Stroke the clutch pedal as rapidly as possible for five to ten strokes.
11. Wait one to three minutes.
12. Repeat Steps 10 and 11 three more times.
13. Loosen bleed screw (located in the slave cylinder body next to the inlet connection).
14. Depress and hold clutch pedal while tightening bleed screw 3-5 N-m (2.2-3.7 ft-lb).
15. Refill the reservoir to level at step.
16. The hydraulic system should now be fully bled and should properly release the clutch.

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