Clutch Slave Cylinder: Service and Repair
Slave Cylinder 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 unit and the navigation system, then write down the audio presets.
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 battery base.
6. Remove the clutch line bracket
7. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and the, slave cylinder (B).
8. Remove the roll pins (C). Disconnect the clutch line (D), and remove the O-ring (E). Plug or wrap the end of the clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
9. Install the slave cylinder in the reverse order of removal. Install a new O-ring (A).
10. Pull back the boot (B), and apply brake assembly lube to the boot and slave cylinder rod (C). Reinstall the boot.
11. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the pushrod of the slave cylinder. Tighten the slave cylinder mounting bolts to 22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 lbf-ft).
12. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.
13. Refill the brake fluid in the reservoir to the MAX (upper) level line.
14. Install the air battery base.
15. Install the air cleaner assembly.
16. Install the battery. Clean the posts and cable terminals. Connect the positive cable to the battery, then connect the negative cable, and apply Multi-purpose grease to prevent corrosion.
17. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio unit and navigation system, then enter the audio presets, and set the clock.
18. Check the clutch operation, and check for leaks.
19. Test-drive the vehicle.