Clutch Slave Cylinder: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Drain brake fluid.

CAUTION: Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.

2. Remove union bolt and clutch hose from operating cylinder.
3. Remove operating cylinder mounting bolts, and remove cylinder from vehicle.

Disassembly
Remove dust cover, and remove piston assembly from cylinder body.

Inspection
Inspect for following, and replace parts if necessary.
- Damage, foreign material, wear, rust, and pinholes on the cylinder inner surface, piston, and sliding part of piston cup
- Weak spring
- Crack and deformation of dust cover

Assembly
1. Apply recommended rubber grease to piston cup and piston, and insert piston assembly.
2. Install dust cover.

Installation
Install the components in the reverse order of removal. Adhere to the operations described below.

CAUTION: Install the hose without twisting it.
- The copper washer of the union bolt should not be reused. Always use a new copper washer for installation.
- After finishing the operation, bleed air from the clutch piping connector and operating cylinder.