Clutch Pipe; Air Bleeding - Mazda 323 Workshop Manual Supplement

CLUTCH
MASTER CYLINDER (BP
DOHC TURBO OR WITH ABS)
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03i J OHX-076
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93GOHX-720
93GOHX-72'
Removal Note
CIutch pipe
1. Disconnect the clutch pipe with the SST,
Installation Note
Clutch pipe
1. Tighten the clutch pipe with the SST
Tightening torque:
13-22 Mm (1.3-2.2 m-kg, 9.4-l 6 ft-lb)
Air Bleeding
f . After installation, bleed the clutch system. (Refer to betow.)
AIR BLEEDlNG (WITH ABS)
The clutch hydrautic system must be bled to remove air in-
troduced whenever a hydraulic Iine is disconnected.
Note
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The fluid in the reservoir must be maintained at 3/4
level or higher during air bleeding.
Caution
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CMch fluid will damage a painted surface. ff fluid
does get on a painted surface, wipe it off im-
mediately.
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Do not mix different brands of clutch fluid.
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Do not reuse the clutch fluid that was drained.
1. Remove the bleeder cap from the clutch release cylinder
and attach a vinyl hose to the bleeder screw.
2. Inseti the other end of the vinyl hose in a clear container.
3. Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.
4. While depressing the pedal, loosen the bleeder screw with
the SST to let fluid and air escape.
Close the bleeder screw with the SST.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no air bubbles are seen in the
fluid.
6. Tighten the bleeder screw.
Tightening torque:
5-g-8.8 Nm (60-90 cm-kg, 52-78 in-lb)
7. Check for correct clutch operation.
8. Verify that there is no fluid leakage.
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