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Clutch Master Cylinder: Service and Repair

Master Cylinder

REMOVAL

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Thoroughly drain the clutch fluid from the reservoir tank.
3) Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
4) Remove the pedal assembly.
5) Remove the clip and clevis pin, and then separate the push rod of the master cylinder from clutch pedal.





6) Disconnect the clutch stroke sensor connector.
7) Remove the clutch pipe from the master cylinder.





8) Remove the master cylinder from the pedal bracket.





INSTALLATION

1) Install the master cylinder to the pedal assembly.

Tightening torque:
18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)





2) Connect the clutch pipes to the master cylinder.

Tightening torque:
15 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)





3) Connect the clutch stroke sensor connector.
4) Connect the push rod of the master cylinder to the clutch pedal, and install the clevis pin and clip.

CAUTION:
Always use a new clevis pin.

NOTE:
Apply grease to the clevis pin.





5) Install the pedal assembly.
6) Install the instrument panel lower cover.
7) Connect the battery ground terminal.
8) Fill the recommended clutch fluid.
9) After bleeding air from the clutch system, ensure that the clutch operates properly.
10) When the clutch master cylinder assembly has been replaced, perform the clutch sensor calibration mode.

NOTE:
If necessary, perform the clutch meet position setting.

INSPECTION

If any damage, deformation, wear, swelling, rust or other faults are found on the master cylinder assembly, reservoir tank, clutch damper, clutch pipe and clutch hose, replace the faulty part.