Clutch Fluid Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill clutch fluid on a painted surface. If this should happen, wash it off immediately.
NOTE:
- Do not mix different brands of clutch fluid.
- Do not reuse the clutch fluid that was drained out.
- Draw the fluid from the reserve tank with a suction pump.
- Remove the bleeder cap from the clutch release cylinder and attach a vinyl hose to the bleeder plug.
- Place the other end of the vinyl hose into a container.
- Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.
- With the clutch pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder screw to let fluid escape.
- Tighten the bleeder screw to stop the fluid.
- Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until only clean fluid is seen.
- Tighten the bleeder screw.
- Tightening torque 5.0-10.0 N.m {51-101 kgf.cm, 45-88 in.lbf}
- Add fluid to the MAX mark.
- Verify the correct clutch operation.