- Clear tubing
- Jar or container for brake fluid
- Brake fluid (DOT-3)
- 5/16-inch wrench or adjustable wrench
- Piece of cardboard or material to protect the floor
- A friend or helper
Instructions:
1. Park your truck on level ground and set the parking brake. Turn off the engine and allow the truck to cool down if it has been running.
2. Safety First: Ensure you wear safety glasses and gloves. Brake fluid can cause skin and eye irritation.
3. Locate the clutch master cylinder. It is mounted on the firewall in the engine compartment, usually on the driver's side.
4. Check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir. It should be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks. Add brake fluid if necessary using DOT-3 brake fluid only.
5. Locate the bleeder screw on the slave cylinder. The slave cylinder is located on the transmission bell housing. The bleeder screw is a small fitting with a rubber cap on it.
6. Place a container under the bleeder screw to catch the fluid.
7. Loosen the bleeder screw. Use the 5/16-inch wrench or adjustable wrench to loosen the screw until it is about 1/2 turn open.
8. Have your helper slowly push the clutch pedal down. As they push down, watch the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir.
9. Continue pushing the clutch pedal until fluid begins to come out of the bleeder screw. Watch for any air bubbles.
10. Hold the clutch pedal down and keep an eye on the fluid level in the reservoir. As fluid comes out of the bleeder screw, the level in the reservoir will drop.
11. When the fluid level in the reservoir reaches the "MIN" mark, have your helper slowly release the clutch pedal.
12. Tighten the bleeder screw when your helper’s foot comes off the pedal Close the bleeder screw by turning it clockwise.
13. Repeat steps 7-12 until no more air bubbles come out of the bleeder screw and clear brake fluid comes out with no air pockets when someone fully presses the clutch pedal down. Top up the clutch master cylinder reservoir to the "MAX" mark with brake fluid.
14. Once the system is bled, test the clutch pedal to ensure it feels firm. If the clutch feels spongy, there may still be air in the system, and the bleeding process should be repeated.
Note: It's important to keep an eye on the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir during the bleeding process to prevent it from running dry and introducing air back into the system. If necessary, add brake fluid to maintain the level between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks.
