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Removal
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
1. | Disconnect the push rod from the master cylinder by removing the snap pin (A) and washer (B).
2. | Remove the flexible hose (A) connected to brake reserve tank from the master cylinder.
3. | Disconnect the clutch tube (B) from the master cylinder.
4. | Remove the clutch master cylinder by turning it clockwise.(A)
Installation
1. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
• | Perform the bleeding air procedure in the clutch release cylinder.
Adjustment
Clutch release cylinder Air Bleeding Procedure
Use the specified fluid. Avoid mixing different brands of fluid.
Specified fluid: SAE J1703 (DOT 3 or DOT 4)
1. | After disconnecting a cap(A) from the clutch release cylinder air bleeder, insert a vinyl hose(B) in the plug.
2. | Loosening the plug screw, press and release the clutch pedal about 10 times.
3. | After pressing the clutch pedal 3 times more, loosen the plug(A) and retighten it with the pedal pressed. Raise it again, then.
Tightening torque : 11.8~19.6 N.m (1.2~2.0 kgf.m, 8.7~14.5 lb-ft)
4. | Repeat the step 3 two or three times. (until there is no bubble in the fluid)
5. | Refill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.
• | During the bleeding operation, press the clutch pedal to the floor after it returns to the "A" point.
• | The rapidly-repeated operation of the clutch pedal in B-C range may disrupt the release cylinder's position.