Clutch Slave Cylinder: Service and Repair

Clutch Release Cylinder

Components:

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the clutch tube.
2. Remove the clutch release cylinder mounting bolt.

INSTALLATION

1. Coat the clevis pin with specified grease. Align the hose at the end of the release cylinder push rod with that of the clutch release fork shaft, and insert the clevis pin into the holes.

Specified grease: CASMOLY L9508





2. Install the clutch release cylinder and the clutch tube.

INSPECTION

1. Check the clutch release cylinder for fluid leakage.
2. Check the clutch release cylinder boots for damage.

DISASSEMBLY

3. Remove the clutch hose, valve plate, spring, push rod, and boot.
4. Remove any dirt from the piston bore opening of the release cylinder.
5. Remove the piston from the release cylinder using compressed air.

CAUTION:
1) Use rags to prevent the piston from popping out and causing injury.
2) Apply compressed air slowly. Keep the fluid from splashing in your eyes or on your skin.





INSPECTION

1. Check the release cylinder bore for rust and damage.
2. Measure the release cylinder bore at three locations (bottom, middle, and top) with a cylinder gauge and replace the release cylinder assembly if the bore to-piston clearance exceeds the limit.

Limit clearance to piston: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)

REASSEMBLY

1. Apply specified brake fluid to the release cylinder bore and the outer surface of the piston and piston cup, and push the piston cup assembly into the cylinder.

Specified fluid: Brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4

2. Install the valve plate, push rod and boot.