ARIA

CLUTCH

3.1.2.2. REGULAR MAINTENANCE

A. CLUTCH SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

1. Place the clutch in the released position.

2. Loosen the lock nut

(2).

3. Adjust the clutch switch

(1)

till the gap between

the edge of the threaded portion of clutch

switch and rubber stopper

(3)

is 0.5mm.

NOTE

Check for switch in pressed condition after setting

the above gap

4. After confirming the gap, tighten the lock nut

(2)

For further details on clutch switch refer Engine

Management system (EMS) section.

B. CLUTCH BLEEDING PROCEDURE

! CAUTION

•

Use only DOT-4 fluid.

NOTE

•

Whenever Clutch master Cylinder/ Concentric

Slave Cylinder /clutch hose/ pressure line tube

has to be removed or if the clutch pedal is

spongy, bleed the system.

1. Remove the stone guard for access of bleeding

valve (hydraulic adapter) from the vehicle.

2. Clean the external areas of the hydraulic

adapter and remove the dust cap from the

hydraulic adapter bleeding connection.

3. Connect the bleed pipe to the hydraulic adapter

bleeding connection.

4. Place the other end of bleed pipe in a clean

container which should be at a lower level than

the slave cylinder and ensure that the hose is

submerged in the clutch fluid.

5. Fill the clutch fluid reservoir to its max level.

6. Press the clutch pedal slowly throughout its

stroke and hold it pressed to its extreme

position.

NOTE

During bleeding process keep a watch on fluid

level in reservoir and top up if the level falls below

the maximum mark.

7. Keeping the clutch pedal pressed open the

bleeding valve (turn anti-clockwise) until the

fluid containing air escapes.