Replacing Slave Cylinder

Clutch slave cylinder, replacing






The slave cylinder is mounted to the left-hand (driver's) side of the transmission.


1. Remove brake fluid reservoir cap. Using a clean syringe, remove brake fluid from reservoir.

WARNING: Brake fluid is poisonous. Do not siphon brake fluid with your mouth. Always dispose of old fluid properly.

2. Loosen fluid line fitting at slave cylinder. Unbolt slave cylinder from transmission and disconnect fluid pipe. Catch excess fluid in a container.


3. Inspect pushrod tip and the release lever for wear. The pushrod should be worn only on the tip.


NOTE: The release lever should show wear only in the pushrod recess. Wear on the side of the pushrod tip, or wear on the release lever other than in the pushrod recess indicates misalignment.