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Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces.
  • If clutch fluid does get on a painted surface, wipe it off immediately.
NOTE:
  • Do not mix different brands of fluid.
  • 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 plug.
  2. Place the other end of the vinyl hose in a clear container.
  3. Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.
  4. With the clutch pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder screw using the SST  to let the fluid escape. Close the bleeder screw using the SST. 
  5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until only clean fluid is seen.
  6. Calculate the bleeder screw tightening torque to allow use of a torque wrench-SST  combination.

    (See TORQUE FORMULAS .)

  7. Tighten the bleeder screw using the SST. 

    Tightening torque 

    1. 5.9-8.8 N.m {60-90 kgf.cm, 53-78 in.lbf} 
    Fig 1: Tightening Bleeder Screw Using SST
    G03638309Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Add fluid to the MAX mark.
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