Clutch Slave Cylinder: Service and Repair

Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement Transmission Replacement.





Warning

When adding fluid to the brake fluid reservoir or to the clutch fluid reservoir, use only DOT-4+ brake fluid from a clean, sealed container. This polyglycol brake fluid is hygroscopic and absorbs moisture. Do not use fluid from an open container that may be contaminated with water. Brake fluid must not be contaminated with mineral oil. Improper or contaminated fluid could result in system failure, loss of vehicle control, and possible injury. Complaints because of, or defects caused by contaminated brake fluid will not be accepted by GM warranty.

2. Remove the swivel nut (1) from the clutch actuator cylinder.




3. Remove and DISCARD the 3 clutch actuator cylinder bolts (3).

4. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder (1).

5. Remove and DISCARD the clutch actuator cylinder seal (2).

Installation Procedure

1. Clean the 3 clutch actuator cylinder threads in clutch housing.





Caution: Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder and Seal Caution Clutch Actuator Cylinder and Seal Caution.

Caution: Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Mounting Sleeve Caution Clutch Actuator Cylinder Mounting Sleeve Caution.

2. Install the NEW clutch actuator cylinder seal (2).

3. Install the clutch actuator cylinder (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Note: Service may offer bolts that are microencapsulated. If this is the case apply thread lock agent to the bolt. If fastener is microencapsulated, install a NEW clutch actuator cylinder bolt. DO NOT reuse the old bolt.

4. Install the 3 NEW clutch actuator cylinder bolts (3) and hand tighten them equally.

5. Tighten the 3 NEW clutch actuator cylinder bolts to 5 Nm (44 lb in).





Warning: Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Warning Clutch Actuator Cylinder Warning

6. Install swivel nut (1) to clutch actuator cylinder and tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb in).

7. Install transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement Transmission Replacement.