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Clutch Fluid: Service and Repair

A: ADJUSTMENT
Hydraulic Application Type
Bleed air from oil line with the help of a co-worker.





1. Remove air chamber.
2. Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of operating cylinder and put the other end into a brake fluid container.





3. Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed. Then open the air bleeder to discharge air together with the fluid.
Release the air bleeder for 1 or 2 seconds. Next, with the bleeder closed, slowly release the clutch pedal.
4. Repeat these steps until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.

CAUTION:
Cover bleeder with waste cloth when loosening it, to prevent brake fluid from being splashed over surrounding parts.





5. Tighten air bleeder.

Tightening Torque:
T: 18 ± 3 Nm (1.8 ± 0.3 kg-m, 13.0 ± 2.2 ft. lbs.)


6. After depressing the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire system.
7. After bleeding air from system, ensure that clutch operates properly.