Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding - Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual

CLUTCH FLUID AIR BLEEDING
CLUTCH SYSTEM
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9. Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding
A: PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Bleed air from the oil line with the help of a co-work-
er.
1) Remove the air cleaner case and air intake duct.
(Non-turbo model) <Ref. to IN(S0HC)-6, REMOV-
AL, Air Cleaner Case.> and <Ref. to IN(S0HC)-7,
REMOVAL, Air Intake Duct.>
2) Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model) <Ref. to
IN(D0HC TURBO)-1 0, REMOVAL, Intercooler.>
3) Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of
operating cylinder and put the other end into a
brake fluid container.
4) Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it de-
pressed. 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,
(A) Operating cylinder
(B) Vinyl tube
5 ) Repeat these steps until there are no more air
bubbles in the vinyl tube.
CAUTION:
Cover the bleeder with waste cloth when loos-
ening it, to prevent brake fluid from being
splashed over surrounding parts.
(A) Clutch hose
(B) Air bleeder
(C) Operating cylinder
C L-24