Clutch Slave Cylinder: Service and Repair

21 52 010 Removing and installing or replacing clutch slave cylinder

Note:
After completing work bleed clutch hydraulic system.

Important!
If possible, do not deflect push rod of clutch slave cylinder.
A deflection of the push rod caused by removal will cause easy escape of fluid. This escape of fluid does not mean that the clutch slave cylinder is damaged.
Replacement therefore not necessary!





Draw off brake fluid until level is below connection to clutch master cylinder.





Release nuts (1) of clutch slave cylinder.

Remove clutch slave cylinder (2).

Release line connection (3) and disconnect line (4).

Tighten clutch slave cylinder to transmission housing
M8 21 Nm

Important!
Catch escaping brake fluid in a suitable container.





Installation:
Clean thrust member (1) and contact face on release lever (2).

Lightly grease thrust member (1) on contact face (3).