Clutch Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
ReplacementNOTE: 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. Remove the brake fluid from the clutch master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
2. Remove the snap pin (A). Disconnect the clutch line (B). Plug the end of the clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
3. Disconnect the reservoir hose (C) from the clutch master cylinder reservoir. Plug the end of the reservoir hose with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
4. Pry out the lock pin (A), and pull the pedal pin (B) out of the yoke. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (C).
5. Remove the clutch master cylinder (A).
6. Remove the O-ring (B) and the clutch master cylinder seal (C) from the master cylinder.
7. Install the clutch master cylinder in the reverse order of removal. Install a new O-ring. Tighten the master cylinder mounting nuts to 13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft. lbs.). Make sure the tabs on the master cylinder hose clamps are pointed in the directions shown.
8. Bleed the clutch master hydraulic system.
NOTE: The reservoir filling is covered in the bleeding procedure.
NOTE: When attaching the reservoir hose to the reservoir, be sure to align the yellow mark on the hose with the rib on the reservoir.