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Clutch: Service Precautions





PRECAUTIONS


Service Notice or Precautions for Clutch


WARNING:
After cleaning clutch disc, wipe it with a dust collector. Never use compressed air.

CAUTION:
- Recommended clutch fluid is brake fluid "DOT 3". Refer to Maintenance (For North America) or Maintenance (Except for North America).
- Never reuse drained clutch fluid.
- Keep painted surface on the body or other parts free of clutch fluid. If it spills, wipe up immediately and wash the affected area with water.
- When removing clutch tube, use a flare nut wrench.





- When installing clutch tube, use a flare nut torque wrench
[Commercial service tool].
- Use new clutch fluid to clean or wash all parts of master cylinder.
- Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. It will ruin the rubber parts of the hydraulic system.
- Never reuse CSC (Concentric Slave Cylinder) body and CSC tube. Because CSC slides back to the original position every time when removing transmission assembly. At this timing, dust on the sliding parts may damage a seal of CSC and may cause clutch fluid leakage. Refer to Exploded View Removal and Installation
- Never disassemble CSC body.