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Clutch Fluid: Replacement

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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.
  • Cover the air breather with cloth to prevent clutch fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the breather.
  • 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.
NOTE:
  • During bleeding operation, keep the clutch reservoir tank filled with clutch 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 required amount of clutch fluid is approximately 70 mL (2.4 US fl oz, 2.5 Imp fl oz) for total clutch system.
  1. Remove the air intake boot assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Thoroughly drain the clutch fluid from the reservoir tank.
  3. Refill the reservoir tank with recommended clutch fluid.

    Recommended clutch fluid: 

    New FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 

  4. Bleed air from the clutch fluid. Refer to CLUTCH FLUID AIR BLEEDING .
  5. Install the air intake boot assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
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