Nissan Versa

 Sedan Service Manual

Transmission & driveline » Clutch (CL) » Clutch fluid
Air Bleeding

CAUTION:

• Monitor clutch fluid level in reservoir tank so as not to empty the tank.
• Do not spill clutch fluid onto painted surfaces. If fluid spills, wipe up immediately and wash the affected area with water.

1. Fill reservoir tank with new clutch fluid.

   CAUTION: Do not reuse drained clutch fluid.

2. Connect a transparent vinyl hose to air bleeder of bleeding connector (1).
3. Depress and release the clutch pedal slowly and fully 15 times at an interval of 2 to 3 seconds and release the clutch pedal.

    4.   Press the lock pin (1) into the bleeding connector (2), and maintain the position.

CAUTION: Clutch tube is under hydraulic pressure; do not allow the clutch tube to disconnect from the bleeding connector.

    5.   Slide clutch tube (1) for the specified distance (A) in the direction of the arrow ( ) as shown and immediately depress the clutch pedal and hold it, to bleed the air from the system.

(2) : Bleeding connector

Dimension (A) : 5 mm (0.20 in)

CAUTION: Clutch tube is under hydraulic pressure; do not allow the clutch tube to disconnect from the bleeding connector.

6. Return clutch tube and lock pin in their original positions.

7. Release clutch pedal and wait for 5 seconds.

8. Repeat steps 3 to 7 until no bubbles are observed in the clutch fluid.

9. Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range after air bleeding. Refer to CL"Inspection".

Inspection

Draining

Refilling

Air Bleeding