Clutch Fluid Inspection; Air Bleeding (Clutch); In-Vehicle Bleeding Procedure; Replacement - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

CLUTCH FLUID
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Note
MH1001-A 4BUOHX-005
The fluid in the reservoir must be maintained at the
314 level or higher during replacement.
CYLINDER RESERVOIR
MALE COUPLING
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CLUTCH FLUID
INSPECTION
1. Verify that the fluid level in the reservoir is at or above the
step in the translucent reservoir body.
2. If the fluid level is extremely low check the clutch system
for leakage.
REPLACEMENT
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MHIOOS-C
Caution
Becareful not to spill the fluid on a painted surface.
If spilled, wipe it off immediately.
Use only the specified type of fluid.
Do not mix different brands of fluid.
Do not reuse the drained clutch fluid.
4BUOHX-006
AIR BLEEDING
In-Vehicle Bleeding Procedure
1. Disconnect the clutch pipe from the transmission using
Clutch Disconnect Tool T88T-70522-A or equivalent, by
sliding the clutch white plastic sleeve toward the clutch
release cylinder while applying a slight tug on the clutch
pipe.
2.
Clean dirt and grease from around the reservoir cap.
3. Remove the cap and diaphragm and fill the reservoir to
the step with the specified fluid. Brake fluid must be
certified to DOT 3 specification.
4.Using a small screwdriver, depress the internal
mechanism of the male coupling to open the valve.
While continuing to hold the valve open, slowly depress
the clutch pedal to the floor and hold.
5. Remove the screwdriver from the coupling, closing the
valve.
6. Release the clutch pedal.
7. Refill the reservoir to the step.
Note
The reservoir must be kept full at all times to ensure
that there will be no additional introduction of air to
the system.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7.
9. Install the reservoir cap. Reconnect the clutch pipe to the
clutch release cylinder. Check that the connection is
secure by applying a slight tug to the clutch tube.
10. Stroke the clutch pedal as rapidly as possible for 5 to 10
strokes.
11. Wait 1 to 3 minutes.
12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 three more times.