Clutch Fluid - Subaru Legacy 2005 Service Manual

8. Clutch Fluid

A: INSPECTION
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Inspect the fluid level using the scale on the out-
side of reservoir tank. If the level is below "MIN",
add fluid to bring it up to "MAX", and then inspect
for leakage.
(B)
(C)
(A) Reservoir tank
(B) MAX. level
(C) MIN. level
B: REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
• The FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or 4 brake
fluid must be used.
• When loosening the bleeder screw, cover the
bleeder with cloth to prevent brake fluid from
being splashed over surrounding parts.
• Avoid mixing different brands of brake fluid
to prevent the quality of fluid from degrading.
• Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to get into
the reservoir tank.
NOTE:
• During bleeding operation, keep the clutch reser-
voir tank filled with brake fluid to eliminate entry of
air.
• Clutch pedal operation must be very slow.
• Bleed air from the oil line with help of a co-work-
er.
• The necessary amount of brake fluid is approx.
70 m2 (2.4 US fl oz, 2.5 Imp fl oz) for total clutch
system.
1) Remove the air intake chamber. <Ref. to
IN(H4SO 2.0)-7, REMOVAL, Air Intake Chamber.>
2) Drain the brake fluid from reservoir tank.
3) Refill the reservoir tank with recommended
brake fluid.
Recommended brake fluid:
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or 4 brake fluid
Clutch Fluid
(A)
CL-00183
4) Drain all the contaminated fluid in the same
method as air bleeding.
NOTE:
Keep the clutch reservoir tank filled with brake fluid
to eliminate entry of air.
CL-33
CLUTCH SYSTEM