Subaru Forester 2003 - Clutch System Inspection and Adjustment

PM-21
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
CLUTCH SYSTEM
13.Clutch System
A: INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
1) Push the release lever to retract the push rod of
the operating cylinder and check if the fluid level in
the clutch reservoir tank rises or not.
NON-TURBO MODEL
TURBO MODEL
2) If the fluid level rises, pedal free play is correct.
3) If the fluid level does not rise, or the push rod
cannot be retracted, adjust the clutch pedal. <Ref.
to CL-37, Clutch Pedal.>
4) Check the fluid level using the scale on the out-
side of the clutch master cylinder tank (A). If the lev-
el is below “MIN” (B), inspect the clutch master
cylinder, operating cylinder and hydraulic line for
fluid leaks. If fluid leaks are found, repair or replace.
If fluid leaks are not found, add clutch fluid to bring
it up to “MAX” (C) of clutch reservoir tank.
Recommended clutch fluid:
FMVSS No. 116, fresh DOT3 or DOT4 brake
fluid
CAUTION:
Prevent the clutch fluid from being splashed
over vehicle body. If the clutch fluid is splashed
over vehicle body, flush it, and then wipe it up.
NOTE:
• Avoid mixing different brakes of brake fluid to
prevent degradation of the fluid.
• Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to get into the
reservoir tank.
(A) Release lever
(B) Push rod
(C) Operating cylinder
(A) Release lever
(B) Push rod
(C) Operating cylinder
PM-00075
(A)
(C)
(B)
PM-00101
(A)
(B)
(C)
(A) Reservoir tank
(B) MIN lever
(C) MAX lever
PM-00076
(A)
(B)
(C)