Clutch Fluid: 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 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 150 mL (5.1 US fl oz, 5.3 Imp fl oz) for total clutch system.
- Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
- Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
- Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.
- Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
- Drain the clutch fluid from the air breather of the operating cylinder.
- Refill the reservoir tank with recommended clutch fluid.
Recommended clutch fluid:
New FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 or DOT4
- If necessary, bleed air from the clutch fluid. < Ref. to CLUTCH FLUID AIR BLEEDING . >
- Install the air intake boot assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot. >