Clutch Master Cylinder, Replacing - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

Clutch
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Slowly operate clutch pedal about
-
10 times. Fill reservoir with clean
fluid as necessary.
- Unbolt slave cylinder from
transmission. Fit BMW special tool
21 5 030. Press slave cylinder
pushrod completely into slave
cylinder.
Hold slave cylinder so that bleeder
-
valve is at the highest point.
Open bleeder valve.
-
Once brake fluid appears with out
air bubbles, withdraw pushrod
completely.
Press slave cylinder pushrod all
the way in.
If brake fluid appears without air
bubbles close bleeder valve and
slowly release pushrod. Repeat
procedure until fluid runs out clear
and without bubbles.
Disconnect bleeder hose. Install
-
slave cylinder to transmission. Add
clean brake fluid to reservoir as
necessary. Check clutch
operation.
Tightening torque
Clutch slave
cylinder to
transmission
Clutch master cylinder,
22 Nm (16 ft-lb)
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