Clutch Fluid; Preparation; Replacement - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

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CLUTCH FLUID
PREPARATION
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Wrench, flare nut
H-4
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CLUTCH FLUID
For
loosening and
tightening
bleeder screw
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REPLACEMENT
Note
• The fluid in the reserve tank must be maintained at
the 3/4 level or higher during replacement.
Caution
• Be careful not to spill clutch fluid on a painted sur-
face.lf this should happen, wash it off immediately.
• Do not mix different brands of clutch fluid.
• Do not reuse the clutch fluid which was drained out.
1. Draw the fluid from the reserve tank with a suction pump.
2. Remove the bleeder cap from the clutch release cylinder
and attach a vinyl hose to the bleeder plug.
3. Place the other end of the vinyl hose in a container.
4. Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.
5. With the clutch pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder screw
with the SST to let fluid escape. Close the bleeder screw
with the SST.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until only clean fluid is seen.
7. Tighten the bleeder screw.
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Tightening torque:
5.9-8.8
N·m
(60-90
cm-kg,
52-78
in-Ib)
8. Add fluid to the MAX mark.
9. Check for correct clutch operation.