Clutch Fluid - Subaru Legacy 2002 Service Manual

8. Clutch Fluid

A: INSPECTION
1) Park vehicle on a level surface.
2) Check the clutch fluid for significant deteriora-
tion. If it is deteriorated, replace it.
3) Inspect the fluid level using the scale on the
outside of the clutch master cylinder tank. If the
level is below "MIN", add clutch fluid to bring it up
to "MAX".
(A) Reservoir tank
B: REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
¼ The FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or 4 brake
fluid must be used.
¼ Cover bleeder with waste cloth, when loos-
ening it, to prevent brake fluid from being
splashed over surrounding parts.
¼ Avoid mixing different brands of brake fluid
to prevent degrading the quality of the fluid.
¼ Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to get into
the reservoir tank.
NOTE:
¼ During bleeding operation, keep the clutch res-
ervoir tank filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry
of air.
¼ Clutch pedal operating must be very slow.
¼ For convenience and safety, it is advisable to
have two men working.
¼ The amount of brake fluid required is approxi-
mately 70 m (2.4 US fl oz, 2.5 Imp fl oz) for total
clutch system.
1) Remove air cleaner case.
<Ref. to IN-6, REMOVAL, Air Cleaner Case.>
2) Draw out the brake fluid from reservoir tank with
syringe.
3) Refill reservoir tank with recommended brake
fluid.
Recommended brake fluid:
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or 4 brake
fluid
CLUTCH FLUID
S504261
S504261A10
S2M0912B
S504261A20
4) Drain fluid in the same method as the air bleed-
ing.
5) Refill brake fluid before reservoir tank becomes
empty, and drain contaminated fluid again.
6) Repeat the above procedure until the contami-
nated fluid is completely drained.
CL-25
Clutch System