Clutch Fluid Inspection; Clutch Fluid Replacement - Mazda RX-8 Manual

9 Clutch release collar
10 Pilot bearing
11 Flywheel
GENERAL PROCEDURES (CLUTCH)
CAUTION:
Fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces.If fluid does get on
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painted surfaces, wipe it off immediately.
NOTE:
If any hydraulic related parts of the clutch sytem are removed during the procedure, add brake fluid,
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bleed the system and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.
1. Remove the clutch pipe using the SST (49 0259 770B).
2. Install the clutch pipe using a torque wrench and the SST (49 0259 770B).
CLUTCH FLUID

CLUTCH FLUID INSPECTION

1. Inspect whether the fluid level in the reserve tank is between MIN and MAX.

CLUTCH FLUID REPLACEMENT

CAUTION:
Fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. If fluid does get on
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painted surfaces, wipe it off immediately.
Keep the fluid level in the reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during air bleeding.
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NOTE:
When replacing the fluid, drain the old fluid, fill the reserve tank with new fluid and then perform Steps
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16 below.
Specified fluid
SAE J1703, FMVSS 116 DOT-3
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