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Clutch System

Repair Procedures

In this manual: Clutch System
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11steps
~66min
4/5difficulty
0102030405021.616N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Inspection

  1. Check the clutch release cylinder for fluid leakage.
  2. Check the clutch release cylinder dust boot for damage.

Removal

  1. Drain the brake fluid through the bleeder plug (A).
  2. Remove the clutch release cylinder assembly (C) after removing the tube (B) and bolts (A-2EA).

    Tightening Torque: 14.7 – 22 N·m

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Recommended grease: CASMOLY L9508. Quantity: 0.4 ~ 0.8 g

Adjustment

Clutch Release Cylinder Bleeding Procedure

  1. After removing the cap from the clutch release cylinder bleeder, install a vinyl hose onto the bleeder.
  2. Fill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.

    Specified fluid: SAE J1703 (DOT 3 or DOT 4)

  3. Loosen the bleeder screw, then depress and release the clutch pedal approximately 10 times.
  4. Tighten the bleeder (A) while the clutch pedal is depressed. Then release the pedal.
  5. Depress the clutch pedal 3 times, then loosen the bleeder (A) and retighten it with the pedal depressed. Then release the pedal.
  6. Repeat step 4 two or three times (until there are no air bubbles in the fluid).

    Tightening torque: 6.8 - 9.8 N·m

  7. Fill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.

    Specified fluid: SAE J1703 (DOT 3 or DOT 4)

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