Clutch Slave Cylinder: Service and Repair

Slave Cylinder

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the transmission.





2. Remove the hydraulic tube connector.





3. Remove the bolts and the slave cylinder.





4. Remove the drain tube.

5. CAUTION: The clutch release hub and bearing is pre-lubricated and should not be cleaned with solvent. The clutch release hub and bearing are installed as an assembly. Do not disassemble for inspection.

Wipe oil and dirt off the clutch release hub and bearing.





6. Inspect the clutch release hub and bearing as follows:
^ Rotate outer race while applying pressure. If bearing rotation is rough, install a new clutch release hub and bearing.
^ Inspect for any surface scoring or burrs that may impede the sliding motion of the clutch release hub and bearing. Any scoring or burrs should be polished off with a fine grade of emery paper.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.