Disassembling The Clutch Release Cylinder; Checking The Clutch Release Cylinder - Yamaha XJR1300 2007 Service Manual

is already in the system. Mixing clutch flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor clutch performance.
When refilling, be careful that water does
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not enter the clutch fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the clutch fluid and could cause vapor lock.
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CAUTION:
Clutch fluid may damage painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up any
spilt clutch fluid immediately.
NOTE:
In order to ensure a correct reading of the clutch
fluid level, make sure the top of the reservoir is
horizontal.
5. Bleed:
Clutch system
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Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
CLUTCH SYSTEM" on page 3-16.
6. Check:
Clutch fluid level
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Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
recommended clutch fluid to the proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-15.
7. Check:
Clutch lever operation
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Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the clutch
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
CLUTCH SYSTEM" on page 3-16.
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DISASSEMBLING THE CLUTCH RELEASE
CYLINDER
1. Remove:
Oil seal "1"
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Clutch release cylinder piston "2"
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Spring "3"
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Piston seal "4"
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a. Blow compressed air into the bleed screw of
the clutch hose joint opening to force out the
piston from the clutch release cylinder.
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WARNING
Cover the clutch release cylinder with a
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rag. Be careful not to get injured when the
piston is expelled from the clutch release
cylinder.
Never try to pry out the clutch release cylin-
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der piston.
b. Remove the clutch release cylinder piston
seals.
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CHECKING THE CLUTCH RELEASE
CYLINDER
Recommended clutch component replacement
a
Piston seals
Clutch hose
Clutch fluid
1. Check:
Clutch release cylinder body
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Cracks/damage → Replace the clutch re-
lease cylinder.
Clutch release cylinder "1"
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Clutch release cylinder piston "2"
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Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the clutch
release cylinder and clutch release cylinder
piston as a set.
5-50
CLUTCH
4
3
2
schedule
Every four years
Every four years
Every two years and
whenever the clutch is dis-
assembled
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