Clutch Slave Cylinder: Service and Repair
Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement
NOTE:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint or plastic. If brake fluid does contact the paint or plastic, wash it off immediately with water.
- Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.
Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the clutch line (A) from the slave cylinder (B). To prevent spills, cover the line joint with rags or clean shop towels.
NOTE: Loosen the flare nut (C) while holding the clutch line connector (D) using a wrench.
2. Remove the slave cylinder from the clutch housing.
3. Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the end of the slave cylinder push rod (A).
4. Connect the clutch line (B) to the slave cylinder (C), and loosely tighten the flare nut (D).
5. Install the slave cylinder to the clutch housing, then tighten the clutch line flare nut to the specified torque.
NOTE: Tighten the flare nut while holding the clutch line connector (E) using a wrench.
6. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system Service and Repair.
7. Check the clutch operation and check for leaks.
8. Test-drive the vehicle.
O-ring Replacement
1. Remove the slave cylinder.
2. Remove the roll pins (A), then remove the clutch line connector (B) and the O-ring (C) from the slave cylinder (D).
3. Install the clutch line connector (A) with a new O-ring (B), then set in new roll pins (C) to the slave cylinder (D).
4. Install the slave cylinder.