Clutch Slave Cylinder: Service and Repair

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Part 2 Of 2:

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE UNDER COVER





2. DISCONNECT CLUTCH LINE FROM RELEASE CYLINDER
Using SST, disconnect the clutch line from the release cylinder.
SST 0902-00100

HINT: Use a container to catch the fluid.





3. REMOVE RELEASE CYLINDER
Remove the 2 bolts and release cylinder.

DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE BOOT AND PUSH ROD
a. Pull out the boot with the push rod.
b. Remove the boot from the push rod.





2. REMOVE PISTON AND SPRING
Using compressed air, remove the piston with the spring from the cylinder.

NOTICE:
^ Blowing off the air may cause the piston's jump-out. When removing the piston, hold it with your hand using a waste cloth.
^ Take care not to splash brake fluid when air-blowing.

REASSEMBLY





1. COAT PISTON WITH LITHIUM SOAP BASE GLYCOL GREASE, AS SHOWN
2. INSTALL PISTON AND SPRING INTO CYLINDER
3. INSTALL BOOT AND PUSH ROD
a. Install the push rod to the boot.
b. Install the boot with the push rod to the cylinder.

INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL RELEASE CYLINDER
Install the release cylinder with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)





2. CONNECT CLUTCH LINE TO RELEASE CYLINDER
Using SST, connect the clutch line to the release cylinder.
SST 09023-00100
Torque:
14 Nm (143 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.) for use with SST
15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)

HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11 .81 inch).

3. FILL RESERVOIR AND BLEED CLUTCH SYSTEM

CAUTION: Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.

4. CHECK FOR LEAKS
5. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE UNDER COVER