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02J, 5 SPD. M/T



Master cylinder, removing and installing, 02J, 5 Spd. M/T

Special tools and equipment required

3309 Release tool:




10-208 A Pliers:





Removing





- Remove intake hose -1-, connector -2- and hose -3- from mass air flow sensor.
- Remove complete air cleaner housing by unscrewing bolts -4- and -5-.
- Pull off supply hose -A- to brake fluid reservoir and seal.





- Pry clip -B- for line/hose assembly out of master cylinder (direction of arrow).
- Pull line/hose assembly -C- out of master cylinder and seal.
- Remove driver's side lower cover





Remove complete clutch pedal mounting bracket as follows:
- Remove connecting plate -A- first (arrows -1-).
- Remove securing nuts (arrows -2-) for mounting bracket -B-.
- Take off mounting bracket.





Separate master cylinder operating rod from clutch pedal as follows:
- Insert release tool 3309 in clutch pedal cut-outs (arrow -A-). Inscription top/oben (-B-) points away from clutch pedal.
- With pliers 10-208A positioned in recesses (arrow -C-), press release tool together.





- Turn stop -A- for clutch pedal in direction of arrow and remove.





- Push slave cylinder in direction of arrow -1- onto stop.
Slave cylinder must not be covered in upper area by over-center spring mounting (arrow -2-).
- Swing slave cylinder in direction of arrow -3- out of mounting bracket.

Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse sequence. Note the following:





- Fit retainer -A- to master cylinder operating rod -B-.
- Press clutch pedal in direction of arrow to engage. Ensure correct location.





- Fit stop -A- for clutch pedal again.

Installation position:
The arm (arrow) points toward master cylinder -B-.
Bleeding clutch system after installing master cylinder.