Clutch Fluid: Replacement

CAUTION:

Be careful not to spill the brake fluid. Brake fluid spilled on the vehicle body will damage the paint surface; wash it off with water and wipe clean quickly if spilled.
Be sure to use FMVSS No. 116 DOT3.
Cover the bleeder plug with cloth to prevent clutch fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the plug.
Avoid mixing clutch fluid of different brands to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to enter the reservoir tank.

Clutch fluid replenishment
1. Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap.
2. Fill the clutch master cylinder reservoir sub-assembly with clutch fluid up to the MAX level.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir Sub-Assembly Mark
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Clutch fluid replacement
1. Connect the vinyl tube to the release cylinder bleeder plug.
2. Depress the clutch pedal several times, then loosen the release cylinder bleeder plug with the clutch pedal depressed.
3. Depress the clutch pedal and drain the fluid from the release cylinder bleeder plug.
  CAUTION: During clutch fluid replacement work, keep the clutch fluid amount in the reservoir at the MIN line or above.
4. After the draining, tighten the release cylinder bleeder plug with the clutch pedal depressed.
  Standard value: T=7.8N.m {80kgf.cm} {5.8ft.lbf}
  
  Fig 2: Draining Clutch Fluid
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Clutch fluid leakage check
Clutch fluid amount check (refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )