If you’re wondering how to install a hydraulic throwout bearing, you’re not alone. In fact, most hydraulic systems have multiple bearing assemblies, and replacing one of them can be a complicated task. There are a few tips you can follow to make the process easier, however. First, be sure to locate the bleeder valve on the hydraulic throwout bearing. Once you know which style of bearing assembly to replace, you can proceed to install the new bearing.

Before installing the bearing assembly, place a protective cover over the lines. A rubber hose about 2″ in length should be used for each line. Use zip ties or safety wire to secure the hoses in place. The protective cover will prevent the lines from chafing against each other. The lines must be positioned in the correct position.

The lines should be installed in a forward position to ease assembly. To maintain proper alignment, the bleeder valve should be positioned at the top of the hydraulic throwout bearing. The lines should also be oriented in such a way as to facilitate assembly. The bleeder valve is at the top of the hydraulic throwout bearing.

To bleed the hydraulic system, connect the bleeder adapter to the master cylinder and to the compensating reservoir. Attach the bleeder nipple and connect the hose to the collecting vessel. Remove the protective cap and open the bleeder nipple. Check the fluid level to remove any air. If you see that it has dripped, close the bleeder.

line with the bleeder valve at the bottom
The bleeder valve can be accessed from the line that runs from the bleeder inlet to the master cylinder. The valve must be in the closed position. When the bleeder is open, fluid extends the throw out bearing. If the bleeder valve is closed, fluid will go out the throwout bearing. After the bleeder valve is closed, the hydraulic throwout bearing should be removed from the vehicle and the line should be connected to the brake master cylinder.

The line is connected to the bleeder valve at the bottom of a hydraulic throwout bearing through a swivel fitting. The hydraulic cylinder should be fully engaged into the bell housing. The heavy string should be long enough to feed the lines through the bell housing hole. Make sure the heavy string does not touch the flywheel or clutch.

The bleeder valve should be located at the lowest point of the hydraulic system. When the bleeder valve is open, it should be pushing air out of the hydraulic system and the bearing. New hydraulic systems will drip fluid slowly at first, but will dribble faster as the air is expelled. It is important to close the bleeder valve as soon as you see fluid dripping from the cylinder.

The hydraulic throwout bearing bleeder valve is located on the line. The bleeder valve should be located on the line. Attach the bleeder valve to the bleeder valve at the bottom of the hydraulic throwout bearing. If you are using a vacuum bleeder valve, the pump should be set up in vacuum mode.