CLUTCH SYSTEM > Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding

PROCEDURE

NOTE:

Bleed air from the oil line with help of a co-worker.

The illustration shows a representing model. Perform the same procedures for the other models.

1. Remove the air intake chamber. (Gasoline non-turbo model)

2. Remove the intercooler.

Gasoline turbo model

Diesel turbo model

3. Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of the operating cylinder, and put the other end into a clutch fluid container.

(A)

Clutch hose

(B)

Air bleeder

4. Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed. Then open the air bleeder to discharge air together with the fluid.

Release the air bleeder for 1 or 2 seconds. Next, with the bleeder closed, slowly release the clutch pedal.

CAUTION:

Cover the bleeder with cloth to prevent clutch fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the bleeder.

(A)

Operating cylinder

(B)

Vinyl tube

5. Repeat procedure 4), until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.

6. Tighten the air bleeder.

Tightening torque:

T: 7.8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)

7. After stepping on the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire clutch system.

8. After bleeding the air from clutch system, ensure that the clutch operates properly.

9. Install the air intake chamber. (Gasoline non-turbo model)

10. Install the intercooler.

Gasoline turbo model

Diesel turbo model