Section 08-02: Clutch Controls
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty Chassis Cab and Bronco Equipped with Manual Transmission Workshop Manual
ADJUSTMENTS

Bench Bleed Procedure, Clutch Master Cylinder

 

  1. NOTE: When bleeding a dry replacement clutch master cylinder (7A543) remove clutch master cylinder-to-clutch slave cylinder tubing from vehicle and install to new master cylinder.

    Install clutch master cylinder in a vise.

  1. Fill master cylinder reservoir with High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.

  1. Insert clutch slave cylinder end of tube in a waste container to prevent fluid from leaking.

  1. NOTE: Be sure to keep clutch master cylinder reservoir full during this operation to prevent additional air from entering the master cylinder.

    Push the master cylinder push rod all the way in. While holding the push rod in, plug the end of the tube to prevent air from entering the tube and master cylinder. Perform this step several times until all air has been bled from the clutch master cylinder.

  1. When all air is expelled from the clutch master cylinder (no bubbles come out of the tube), install the clutch master cylinder and tubing to the vehicle. Refer to the appropriate clutch hydraulic system bleeding procedure in this section after installation.