Clutch Fluid Inspection & Replacement
Clutch FluidINSPECTION
CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill the brake fluid. Brake fluid spilled on the vehicle body will harm the paint surface; wash it off with water and wipe clean quickly if spilled.
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Inspect the fluid level using the scale on the outside of the reservoir tank. If the level is below "MIN", add fluid to bring it up to "MAX", and also inspect for leakage.
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to spill the brake fluid. Brake fluid spilled on the vehicle body will harm the paint surface; wash it off with water and wipe clean quickly if spilled.
^ Use new FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 or DOT4.
^ Cover the bleeder with cloth to prevent brake fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the bleeder.
^ Avoid mixing brake fluid of different brands to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
^ Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to enter the reservoir tank.
NOTE:
^ During bleeding operation, keep the clutch reservoir tank filled with brake fluid to prevent entry of air.
^ Clutch pedal must be operated very slowly.
^ Bleed air from the oil line with help of a co-worker.
^ The amount of brake fluid required is approximately 70 ml (2.4 US fl oz, 2.5 Imp fl oz) for total clutch system.
1) Remove the air intake chamber.
2) Drain the brake fluid from the reservoir tank.
3) Refill the reservoir tank with recommended brake fluid.
Recommended brake fluid:
New FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 or DOT4
4) If necessary, bleed air from the clutch fluid.
5) Install the air intake chamber.