Clutch System - Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES

12.Clutch System

A: INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
1) Push the release lever to retract the push rod of
the operating cylinder and check if the fluid level in
the clutch reservoir tank rises or not.
(C)
(A) Release lever
(B) Push rod
(C) Operating cylinder
2) If the fluid level rises, pedal free play is correct.
3) If the fluid level does not rise, or the push rod
cannot be retracted, adjust the clutch pedal. <Ref.
to CL-26, Clutch Pedal.>
4) Check the fluid level using the scale on the out-
side of the clutch reservoir tank (A). If the level is
below "MIN" (B), inspect the clutch master cylinder,
operating cylinder and hydraulic line for fluid leaks.
If fluid leaks are found, repair or replace. If fluid
leaks are not found, add clutch fluid to bring it up to
"MAX" (C) of clutch reservoir tank.
Recommended clutch fluid:
Refer to "RM" section. <Ref. to RM-5, FLUID,
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recommend-
ed Materials.>
CAUTION:
Prevent the clutch fluid from being splashed
over vehicle body. If the clutch fluid is splashed
over vehicle body, flush it, and then wipe it up.
NOTE:
• Avoid mixing different brands of brake fluid to
prevent degradation of the fluid.
Clutch System
(B) (A)
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PM-24
• Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to get into the
reservoir tank.
(A)
(C)
(B)
(A) Reservoir tank
(B) MIN. level
(C) MAX. level
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