Clutch Slave Cylinder: Service and Repair

Clutch Slave Cylinder













Removal

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1. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Manual Transaxle/Transmission - MT82 Getrag 6-Speed Removal or Manual Transaxle/Transmission - TR6060 Removal.

2. Place the transmission on a workbench.

3. Separate the clutch hydraulic tube connector from the clutch slave cylinder.





4. Remove the 2 clutch slave cylinder bolts. Pull the clutch slave cylinder outward and release the tube from the retaining clip.

5. Inspect the clutch slave cylinder for the following:
- Damaged boot

- Leaking brake fluid

- Worn or damaged release bearing
- Rotate the release bearing while applying pressure. If the bearing rotation is rough, install a new clutch slave cylinder.

Installation

1. Install a new retaining clip.





2. Position the clutch slave cylinder to the transmission, inserting the tube through the retaining clip. Install the 2 clutch slave cylinder bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

3. Install the clutch hydraulic tube connector.

4. NOTE: Before securing the transmission to the engine, connect the hydraulic tube to the clutch hydraulic tube connector. When connecting the hydraulic tube, a click will be heard when the tube is correctly connected. Pull on the tube to make sure it is locked in the fitting.

Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to Manual Transaxle/Transmission - MT82 Getrag 6-Speed Installation or Manual Transaxle/Transmission - TR6060 Installation.

5. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. For additional information, refer to Manual Transaxle/Transmission and Clutch - General Information Service and Repair.