Clutch Fluid - Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual

CLUTCH SYSTEM

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 also 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 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 the entry
of air.
• Clutch pedal operating must be very slow.
• For convenience and safety, it is advisable to
have two people working.
• The amount of brake fluid required is approx. 70
m2 (2.4 US fl oz, 2.5 Imp fl oz) for total clutch sys-
tem.
1) Remove the air intake chamber. <Ref. to
IN(H4SO 2.0)-8, 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
4) Drain all contaminated fluid in the same method
as air bleeding.
Clutch Fluid
(A)
CL-00183
NOTE:
Refill the brake fluid before reservoir tank becomes
empty.
CL-24