Clutch Fluid Replacement; Clutch Release Cylinder Removal And Disassembly - Suzuki GSX1400 Service Manual

CLUTCH FLUID REPLACEMENT

• Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handle-
bars straight.
• Remove the engine sprocket cover. (
• Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and diaphragm.
• Suck up the old clutch fluid as much as possible from the reser-
voir tank.
• Fill the reservoir with the new clutch fluid.
Specification and Classification: DOT 4
• Connect a clear hose to the clutch release cylinder air bleeder
valve and insert the other end of hose into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the clutch lever until old
clutch fluid flows out of the bleeder system.
• Close the clutch release cylinder air bleeder valve, and discon-
nect a clear hose. Fill the reservoir with fresh brake fluid to the
upper level.
Bleed air in the clutch fluid system. (
• Install the engine sprocket cover. (
CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
• Drain the clutch fluid. (
• Disconnect the clutch hose by removing the union bolt 1.
NOTE:
Completely wipe off any clutch fluid adhering to any part of mo-
torcycle.
The fluid reacts chemically with paint, plastics, rubber materials,
etc.
• Remove the air bleeder valve 2.
• Remove the clutch release cylinder housing 3.
• Remove the clutch release cylinder by removing the bolts 4
and screws 5.
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