CLUTCH FLUID REPLACEMENT

Caution

• Be careful not to spill clutch fluid on a painted surfaces. If this should happen, wash it off immediately.

Note

• Do not mix different brands of clutch fluid.

• Do not reuse the clutch fluid that was drained out.

1. Draw the fluid from the reserve tank with a suction pump.

2. Remove the splash shield.

3. Remove the bleeder cap from the clutch release cylinder and attach a vinyl hose to the bleeder plug.

4. Place the other end of the vinyl hose into a container.

5. Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.

6. With the clutch pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder screw using the SST to let fluid escape.

7. Tighten the bleeder screw using the SST to stop the fluid.

8. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until only clean fluid is seen.

9. Tighten the bleeder screw.

5.9-8.8 N·m {60-90 kgf·cm, 53-78 in·lbf}

10. Install the splash shield.

11. Add fluid to the MAX mark.

12. Verify correct clutch operation.