Hydraulic System Bleeding

1976 Toyota Celica ST, Standard TransSECTION Hydraulic System Bleeding
  1. Raise vehicle and support with safety stands. Make sure clutch master cylinder reservoir is full of fluid. Remove bleeder screw cap and loosen bleeder screw. Place a finger on vent hole of bleeder screw and push clutch pedal to bottom of stroke three or four times.
  2. With pedal fully depressed, remove finger and allow air to vent out. Repeat procedure three or four times or until pressure is felt. Install a flexible hose on bleeder screw and insert free end into a container partially full of brake fluid.
  3. Push pedal to bottom of stroke, loosen bleeder screw, and allow fluid to bleed into container. Tighten bleeder screw and release clutch pedal. Repeat procedure until air bubbles are no longer seen in container, then close screw on a down stroke of pedal. Check system for leaks and fill master cylinder.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (mkg)
Clutch Housing-to-Engine
Β  Mk II, Corolla 1600, Hi-Lux Pickup 36-50 (5.0-7.0)
Β  Corona, Celica 36-58 (5.0-8.0)
Master Cylinder Set Screw 14-22 (2.0-3.0)
Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel 11-16 (1.5-2.2)
RENDER: 1.0x

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