Clutch Fluid: Service and Repair
CLUTCH FLUID REPLACEMENTCAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill clutch fluid on a painted surface. If this should happen, wash it off immediately.
- Do not mix different brands of clutch fluid.
- Do not reuse the clutch fluid that was drained out.
1. Draw the fluid from the reservoir with a suction pump.
2. Remove the bleeder cap from the clutch release cylinder and attach a vinyl hose to the bleeder plug.
3. Place the other end of the vinyl hose into a container.
4. Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.
5. With the clutch pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder screw by using the SST to let fluid escape. Close the bleeder screw by using the SST.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until only clean fluid is seen.
7. Tighten the bleeder screw.
Tightening torque 5.9 - 8.8 Nm (60 - 90 kgf-cm, 53 - 78 ft. lbs.)
8. Add fluid to the MAX mark.
9. Inspect for correct clutch operation.