How do you bleed the clutch on a 2007 Saturn Ion?
How to Bleed a Saturn Ion Clutch
- Locate the bleeder valve on the slave cylinder.
- Place one end of the plastic tubing on the nipple of the bleeder valve.
- Use the wrench to completely open the bleeder valve.
- Ensure that the fluid reservoir is full.
- Watch the plastic tubing until all of the air runs out of the system.
How do you bleed the redline clutch on a Saturn Ion?
Bleeding the Clutch Hydraulic System
- Cut a water bottle like shown, and drill a hole slightly smaller than the size of the master fitting of the clutch line.
- Push the line into the cap and fill with brake fluid. Then push in/release the slave cylinder until bubbles stop coming out.
What is the clutch assembly in a Saturn Ion?
by Frank Whittemore. The clutch assembly in a Saturn Ion is hydraulic system and consists of a master cylinder, the hydraulic line and the slave cylinder. When the clutch pedal is depressed, the master cylinder is actuated. This transmits force through the hydraulic line to the slave cylinder, which disengages the clutch.
How do you check the bleeder valve on a car?
Close the bleeder valve and pump and hold the clutch pedal again. Open the bleeder valve again. Repeat this procedure until no air is coming out of the valve. Tighten the bleeder valve and release the clutch pedal. Check the fluid reservoir again and top it off, if necessary.
What to do when air runs out of bleeder valve?
Watch the plastic tubing until all of the air runs out of the system. Refill the reservoir, as needed, and do not let it become empty. Close the bleeder valve and pump and hold the clutch pedal again. Open the bleeder valve again. Repeat this procedure until no air is coming out of the valve. Tighten the bleeder valve and release the clutch pedal.
How do you get brake fluid out of a bleeder valve?
Loosen the bleeder valve with the box end wrench until you notice fluid dripping out of the valve. Place one end of the plastic tubing on the nipple of the bleeder valve. Place the other end in the glass jar. Pour some brake fluid in the jar. Ensure that the end of the tubing is below the surface of the fluid.