Removing and Installing

Clutch Master Cylinder, Replacing

The clutch master cylinder is mounted to the pedal assembly, directly above the clutch pedal.

CAUTION: Prior to disconnecting the battery read the battery disconnection cautions for Airbags, Anti-theft code reset, etc...

1. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.

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

CAUTION: Brake fluid is poisonous. highly corrosive and dangerous to the environment. Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when working with brake fluid. Do not siphon brake fluid with your mouth. Immediately clean away any fluid spilled on painted surfaces and wash with water, as brake fluid will remove paint.

3. Disconnect fluid supply hose from master cylinder. Place a pan under hose to catch any excess fluid.


4. Working in engine compartment, disconnect fluid line fitting from master cylinder.


5. Working in passenger compartment, remove lower instrument panel trim above pedal cluster.


6. Disconnect clutch pedal from clutch master cylinder push rod by removing clevis pin locking clip and slide out clevis pin.


7. Remove master cylinder mounting bolts. See Fig. 3.


8. Installation is reverse of removal. Fill fluid reservoir with clean fluid. Bleed clutch hydraulics as described earlier. Connect negative cable to battery last.







Fig. 3. Clutch master cylinder mounting bolts.

Tightening Torques

^ Clutch master cylinder to bulkhead 22 Nm (17 ft-lb)

^ Fluid line to master cylinder or slave cylinder 16 Nm (12 h-lb)