Clutch Fluid: Service and Repair

CLUTCH FLUID


Air Bleeding Procedure


CAUTION:
Do not spill clutch fluid onto painted surfaces. If it spills, wipe up immediately and wash the affected area with water.

NOTE:
- Do not use a vacuum assist or any other type of power bleeder on this system. Use of a vacuum assist or power bleeder will not purge all the air from the system.
- Carefully monitor fluid level in reservoir tank during bleeding operation.
1. Fill master cylinder reservoir tank with new clutch fluid.





2. Connect a transparent vinyl tube and container to the bleeding connector (1) on the CSC.
3. Depress and release the clutch pedal slowly and fully 15 times at an interval of two to three seconds and release the clutch pedal.
4. Push in the lock pin (1) of the bleeding connector (2), and maintain the position.





- RS5F91R transaxle models

CAUTION:
Hold the lock pin in to prevent the bleeding connector from separating when fluid pressure is applied.





- RS6F94R transaxle models

CAUTION:
Hold the lock pin in to prevent the bleeding connector from separating when fluid pressure is applied.





5. Slide the clutch tube (1) in the direction of the arrow as shown to the dimension (A). (For RS5F91R transaxle models)
2: bleeding connector










6. Slide bleeding connector (1) in the direction of the arrow as shown to the dimension (A). (For RS6F94R transaxle models)
2: clutch housing






7. Depress the clutch pedal soon and hold it, and then bleed air from the piping. wait for 5 seconds.

CAUTION:
Hold the clutch pedal down to prevent air from getting back into the clutch system.
8. Return the clutch tube and lock pin to their original positions.
9. Release clutch pedal and wait for 5 seconds.
10. Repeat steps 3 to 8 until no bubbles are observed in the clutch fluid.