After replacing the clutch there is no pedal pressure

Tiny
MELISSA BENNETT
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  • 2006 PONTIAC G6
  • 3.9L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 140,000 MILES
Replaced my clutch and throw out bearing, put the car back together and went to bleed the clutch. There is absolutely no pedal or pressure and it's internally leaking. Did I miss something or do I have to take the vehicle apart and get into the transaxle again? Was hoping for a leak in the line or a reason why it may be doing it?
Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 12:42 PM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

Did you replace the clutch slave or the throw-out bearing?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throw-out-bearing-replacement

I attached the bleeding process below for you to follow.

If it does not create a pedal, you may have a failed clutch master cylinder.

Roy

Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding

Notice: Do not reuse the fluid that has been bled from a system in order to fill the clutch master cylinder reservoir for the following reasons:

1. The fluid may be aerated
2. The fluid may be contaminated
3. The fluid may contain too much moisture

Important: Maintain the fluid level in the clutch reservoir to the top step with GM P/N 12345347, or equivalent.

1. Clean dirt and grease from the cap in order to ensure that no foreign substances enter the system.
2. Attach a hose to the bleeder screw on the clutch actuator assembly. Submerge the other end of the hose in a container of Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM P/N 12345347, or equivalent.
3. Depress the clutch pedal slowly and hold.
4. Loosen the bleeder screw to purge air.
5. Tighten the bleeder screw to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
6. Repeat steps 3 - 5 until air is purged.
7. Fill the reservoir to the top step with GM P/N 12345347, or equivalent.
8. Repeat the bleeding procedure if necessary.

Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice.

1. Remove the driver side instrument panel insulator.

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2. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder push rod (1) from the clutch pedal pin (2).

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3. Remove the clutch fluid reservoir retaining nut (2).
4. Remove the clutch fluid reservoir (1) from the strut tower stud (3).
5. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.

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6. Important: Install a rubber cap over the exposed hose fitting in order to prevent fluid loss and contamination.

Remove the clutch hose retaining clip (1)
7. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic hose (3) from the clutch master cylinder (2).

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8. Rotate the clutch master cylinder (2) clockwise 1/8 turn.
9. Remove the clutch master cylinder (2) from the cowl (1).
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 1:59 PM

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