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Slave Cylinder Replacement

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NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
  3. Remove the battery.
  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  5. Remove the battery base (see ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  6. Remove the clutch line bracket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Line Bracket And Bolt
    G05490915Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and the slave cylinder (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Bolts, Slave Cylinder, Roll Pins And Clutch Line
    G05490916Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the roll pins (C). Disconnect the clutch line (D), and remove the O-ring (E). Plug or wrap the end of the clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
  9. Install the slave cylinder in the reverse order of removal. Install a new O-ring (A).
    Fig 3: O-Ring, Boot And Slave Cylinder Rod w/Torque Specification
    G05490917Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Pull back the boot (B), and apply brake assembly lube to the boot and slave cylinder rod (C). Reinstall the boot.
  11. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the pushrod of the slave cylinder. Tighten the slave cylinder mounting bolts to 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft).
  12. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system (see CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING  ).
  13. Install the battery base (see ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  14. Install the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  15. Install the battery. Clean the posts and cable terminals. Connect the positive cable to the battery, then connect the negative cable, and apply multipurpose grease to prevent corrosion.
  16. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets.
  17. Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
  18. Check the clutch operation, and check for leaks.
  19. Test-drive the vehicle.
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