Clutch Damper: Service and Repair
Clutch Damper ReplacementNOTE:
^ Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
^ Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove the harness clamps (A) and the battery base (B).
6. Disconnect the clutch hose (A) and clutch pipe (B). Plug or wrap the end of the clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
7. Remove the clutch damper bracket mounting bolts.
8. Remove the clutch damper (A) from the clutch damper bracket (B).
9. Install the clutch damper (A) to the clutch damper bracket (B).
10. Install the clutch damper bracket mounting bolts.
11. Connect the clutch pipe (A) and clutch hose (B). Use the new oil bolt packing (C).
12. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.
^ Attach a hose to the bleeder screw (A), and suspended the hose in a container of brake fluid.
^ Make sure there is an adequate supply of fluid in the clutch master cylinder, then slowly pump the clutch pedal until no more bubbles appear at the bleeder hose.
^ Tighten the bleeder screw to 8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 lbf-ft); do not overtighten it.
^ Refill the clutch master cylinder with fluid when done.
^ Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid.
13. Make sure the fluid level in the reservoir is at the MAX (upper) level line (A).
14. Install the battery base.
15. Install the air cleaner assembly.
16. Install the battery. Clean the battery posts and cable terminals. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable, and apply multipurpose grease to prevent corrosion.
17. Check the clutch operation and check for leaks fluid.
18. Test-drive the vehicle.
19. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system. Set the clock.