A. Inspect Transaxle Clutch Slave Cylinder Date Code

1. Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.

2. Remove and save the fasteners along the bottom of left front plastic fender shield.





3. Pull the plastic fender shield back to locate the transaxle clutch slave cylinder on the far left end of the transaxle case (Figure 1). Inspect the six digit build date code on the transaxle clutch slave cylinder housing (Figure 1).

> If the date code is 030712 (ddmmyy) or below, the transaxle clutch slave cylinder does not require replacement. Install the left front plastic fender shield fasteners, lower the vehicle from the hoist and return the vehicle to the customer.

> If the date code is 040712 (ddmmyy) or above, or the date code numbers are not legible, the transaxle clutch slave cylinder must be replaced. Continue with Section B. Replace Transaxle Clutch Slave Cylinder.