Clutch Master Cylinder: Service and Repair

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool

Clutch Master Cylinder/Reservoir
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle.






2. Using the special tool, disconnect the hydraulic line from the clutch slave cylinder.
3. Lower the vehicle.






4. Disconnect the clutch pedal position (CPP) switch electrical connector.






5. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder rod from the clutch pedal arm. Remove and discard the clutch master cylinder push rod bushing.






6. Remove the CPP switch.
- Pinch the lock tabs and pull the clip forward. Rotate and snap the CPP switch from the clutch master cylinder rod.






7. Remove the reservoir.






8. Remove the three pushpins, four bolts, four screws and the inner fender splash shield.
9. Unclip the hydraulic line-to-frame retainer.

10. CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, wash the surface with water immediately. Unlock and remove the clutch master cylinder assembly.
- Twist the clutch master cylinder clockwise 45 degrees to unlock it from the support bracket.
- Remove the reservoir the hydraulic line and the clutch master cylinder as an assembly. Install a new clutch master cylinder push rod bushing.






11. CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, wash the surface with water immediately. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Rotate the clutch master cylinder 45 degrees counterclockwise.