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# CLUTCH SYSTEM > BLEEDING

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NOTICE:

  Wash off clutch fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.

HINT:

  If any work is performed on the clutch system or if air in the clutch lines is suspected, bleed air out of the brake system.

1. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

Fluid:
  SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

2. BLEED AIR FROM MASTER CYLINDER

HINT:

  If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed air from the master cylinder.

1. Using SST, disconnect the 2 brake lines from the master cylinder.

   SST
     09023-00101

1. Slowly depress and hold the brake pedal.

1. Cover the outer holes with your finger, and release the brake pedal.

1. Repeat the previous 2 steps 3 or 4 times.

1. Using SST, connect the 2 brake lines to the master cylinder.

   Torque:
     15 N*m{ 153 kgf*cm , 11 ft.*lbf } for use without SST
     14 N*m{ 143 kgf*cm , 10 ft.*lbf } for use with SST

   HINT:
     Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).

3. BLEED AIR FROM CLUTCH LINE

1. Remove the bleeder plug cap.

1. Connect the vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

1. Depress the clutch pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.

1. At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the clutch pedal.

1. Repeat the previous 2 steps until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

1. Tighten the bleeder plug.

   Torque:
     11 N*m{ 112 kgf*cm , 8 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the bleeder plug cap.

1. Check that all the air has been bled out of the clutch line.

4. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

Fluid:
  SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3