Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clutch fluid replacement

Caution

• Be careful not to spill clutch fluid on a painted surface. If this should happen, wash it off immediately.

Note

• Do not mix different brands of clutch fluid.

• Do not reuse the clutch fluid that was drained out.

1. Remove the under cover.

2. Draw the fluid from the reservoir with a suction pump.

3. Remove the bleeder cap from the clutch release cylinder and attach a vinyl hose to the bleeder plug.

4. Place the other end of the vinyl hose into a container.

5. Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.

6. With the clutch pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder screw using the SST

to let fluid escape.

7. Tighten the bleeder screw using the SST

to stop the fluid.

8. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until only clean fluid is seen.

9. Tighten the bleeder screw.

Tightening torque 5.9-8.8 N·m {60-90 kgf·cm, 53-78 in·lbf}

10. Add fluid to the MAX mark.

11. Install the under cover.

12. Verify the correct clutch operation.