Legacy GT LTD Sedan AWD F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
Clutch Fluid: Service and Repair
Clutch Bleeding Procedure
Bleed air from oil line with the help of a co-worker.
1. Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of clutch damper and put the other end into a clutch fluid container.
2. Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed. Then open the air bleeder to discharge air together with the fluid.
Release the air bleeder for 1 or 2 seconds. Next, with the bleeder closed, slowly release the clutch pedal.
3. Repeat these steps until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.
CAUTION: Cover bleeder with waste cloth when loosening it, to prevent clutch fluid from being splashed over surrounding parts.
4. Tighten air bleeder.
Tightening torque:
T: 18 ± 3 Nm (1.8 ± 0.3 kg-m, 13.0 ± 2.2 ft. lbs.)
5. Remove air chamber.
6. Repeat steps 1. through 3. using air bleeder on operating cylinder.