Clutch fluid
Inspection Removal / installation
CLUTCH
CLUTCH FLUID
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
·Be careful not to spill the brake fluid. Brake fluid spilled on the vehicle body will damage the paint surface; wash it off with water and wipe clean quickly if spilled.
·Be sure to use FMVSS No.116 DOT3 or equivalent.
·Cover the bleeder plug with cloth to prevent clutch fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the plug.
·Avoid mixing clutch fluid of different brands to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
·Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to enter the reservoir tank.
·Be sure to use FMVSS No.116 DOT3 or equivalent.
·Cover the bleeder plug with cloth to prevent clutch fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the plug.
·Avoid mixing clutch fluid of different brands to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
·Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to enter the reservoir tank.
1. Clutch fluid replenishment
(1) Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap.
(2) Fill the clutch master cylinder reservoir SUB-ASSY with clutch fluid up to the MAX level.
2. Clutch fluid replacement
(1) Connect the vinyl tube to the release cylinder bleeder plug.
(2) Depress the clutch pedal several times, then loosen the release cylinder bleeder plug with the clutch pedal depressed.
(3) Depress the clutch pedal and drain the fluid from the release cylinder bleeder plug.
CAUTION:
During clutch fluid replacement work, keep the clutch fluid amount in the reservoir at the MIN line or above.
(4) After the draining, tighten the release cylinder bleeder plug with the clutch pedal depressed.
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=7.8N·m
{
80kgf·cm}
{5.8ft·lbf}
3. Clutch fluid leakage check
4. Clutch fluid amount check (refer to 
)
)AIR BLEEDING
1. Handling/working precautions
CAUTION:
·Be careful not to spill the brake fluid. Brake fluid spilled on the vehicle body will damage the paint surface; wash it off with water and wipe clean quickly if spilled.
·Be sure to use FMVSS No.116 DOT3 or equivalent.
·Cover the bleeder plug with cloth to prevent clutch fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the plug.
·Avoid mixing clutch fluid of different brands to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
·Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to enter the reservoir tank.
·Be sure to use FMVSS No.116 DOT3 or equivalent.
·Cover the bleeder plug with cloth to prevent clutch fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the plug.
·Avoid mixing clutch fluid of different brands to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
·Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to enter the reservoir tank.
2. Filling of clutch fluid (refer to )
)
3. Air bleeding of clutch pipeline
(1) Connect the vinyl tube to the release cylinder bleeder plug.
(2) Depress the clutch pedal several times, then loosen the release cylinder bleeder plug with the clutch pedal depressed. (*a)
(3) When the clutch fluid does not flow out anymore, tighten the release cylinder bleeder plug and release the clutch pedal. (*b)
(4) Repeat the steps (*a) to (*b) until the air in the clutch fluid disappears.
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=7.8N·m
{
80kgf·cm}
{5.8ft·lbf}
(5) Depress the clutch pedal 10 times or more.
CAUTION:
Be sure to perform the operation before starting the engine.
(6) Check that there is no air entry in the clutch fluid.
4. Clutch fluid leakage check
5. Clutch fluid amount check (refer to )
)ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. Clutch fluid amount check
(1) Check the clutch fluid amount and fill it to the MAX level of the master cylinder reservoir SUB-ASSY as necessary .
CAUTION:
When using a tool such as a dropper to adjust the fluid amount, do not use one that has been used for mineral oil, water, or deteriorated clutch fluid. It will cause deterioration of sealing parts and fluid, resulting in fluid leakage and clutch ineffectiveness.