Clutch Hydraulic System Diagnosis

IMPORTANT: Before attempting to repair the clutch hydraulic system for any reason other than obvious failure, the complaint should be identified using the Condition-Cause-Correction chart.

The clutch hydraulic system in the vehicle is composed of a clutch master cylinder, clutch hydraulic line assembly, and clutch slave cylinder. These parts are serviced separately and require a bleeding procedure to be preformed after making any repairs to the system.

IMPORTANT: There is no way to measure clutch slave cylinder travel.

1. Remove drivers lower I/P closeout panel (hush panel).
2. Measure travel of clutch master cylinder push rod while depressing clutch pedal. Push rod travel should be 28.2 mm (1.1 inch).
If pedal travel is insufficient, check for:
a. Carpet or floor mat under clutch pedal.
b. Faulty or damaged clutch pedal or pedal bushings.
3. If pedal travel is OK., check hydraulic system for the following:
a. Fluid leaks
b. Damage to front of dash
c. Damaged clutch master cylinder
d. Damaged clutch slave cylinder (requires transaxle removal)
e. Air in system
4. If air is suspected in hydraulic system, bleed system.