Clutch Slave Cylinder: Description and Operation

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DESCRIPTION
The clutch slave cylinder is fastened to transaxle bellhousing (Fig. 34), and consists of a hydraulic piston and cylinder, seal, return spring, and integral fluid damper and line (Fig. 35).

OPERATION
When the clutch pedal is depressed, fluid pressurized by the clutch master cylinder pushes the slave cylinder piston, extending the push rod and operating the clutch release fork and bearing. The integral damper (Fig. 35) absorbs vibration and noise generated in the clutch release system, preventing it from being transmitted into the passenger compartment via the hydraulic circuit.