[01E] 6 Spd. M/T AWD
Clutch slave cylinder, removing and installing
Removing
- Unbolt left drive axle -A- from transmission and move clear to one side.
- Remove heat shield -B- from transmission.
- Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove left transmission support -C- together with transmission mounting.
- Remove bolt (arrow) and take out slave cylinder from the rear.
Note: Do not depress clutch pedal after removing slave cylinder.
- To disconnect line, first pry out retaining clip -A- with a screwdriver until it disengages audibly. Line can then be pulled out.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the following:
Note:
^ Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the transmission. If necessary, clean the transmission housing.
^ If the clutch slave cylinder is inserted offline there is a danger that the push rod will be guided past the clutch release lever.
^ To facilitate installation, engage 6th gear (6-speed transmission) or 4th gear (5speed transmission) before tiffing the slave cylinder.
^ Pre-tension the clutch slave cylinder far enough for the securing bolt to be easily inserted.
^ Always replace securing bolt
- Coat area -a- of collar with Lithium grease G 052 150 A2 before mounting the slave cylinder into the transmission housing.
- Lightly coat contact surface for plunger to clutch release lever using copper grease, e.g. Z 381 351 TE.
- Insert clutch slave cylinder into mounting hole in transmission housing, keeping it as far as possible in line with direction of operation of push rod, then tighten bolt (arrow).
- To connect line to slave cylinder, press in retaining clip -A- as far as it will go.
- Push line into slave cylinder until it engages audibly.
- Install transmission support and transmission mounting.
- Bleed clutch system, Refer to Clutch, MT, Service and Repair
Tightening torques