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Clutch Master 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 or plastic. If brake fluid does contact the paint or plastic, wash it off immediately with water.
  1. Remove and discard the brake fluid from the clutch reservoir with a syringe or other suitable device.
  2. Remove the clutch reservoir (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Reservoir (A)
    G07768080Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Disconnect the clutch line (A) from the clutch master cylinder (B). To prevent spills, cover the line joint with rags or clean shop towels.
    NOTE: Loosen the flare nut (C) while holding the clutch line connector (D) using a wrench.
    Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Line (A), Clutch Master Cylinder (B), Flare Nut (C) And Clutch Line Connector (D)
    G07768081Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Pry out the lock pin (A), and pull the clevis pin (B) out of the clevis. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying Lock Pin (A), Clevis Pin (B) And Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts (C)
    G07768082Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the clutch master cylinder (A) and the clutch master cylinder seal (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Clutch Master Cylinder (A) And Clutch Master Cylinder Seal (B)
    G07768083Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Disconnect the reservoir hose (C).
    NOTE: Inspect the hose. If the hose has damage, leaks, interference, or twisting, replace it.
  7. Remove the retaining clip (A), then remove the clutch line connector (B) and the O-ring (C) from the master cylinder (D).
    Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Clip (A), Clutch Line Connector (B), O-Ring (C) And Master Cylinder (D)
    G07768084Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the clutch line connector (A) with a new O-ring (B), then set in a new retaining clip (C) to the master cylinder (D).
    NOTE:
    • Apply silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) on the O-ring and the joint part (E) of the clutch line connector.
    • Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.
    Fig 6: Identifying Clutch Line Connector (A), O-Ring (B), Retaining Clip (C) And Master Cylinder (D)
    G07768085Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. To prevent the retaining clip (A) from coming off, pry apart the tip (B) of the clip with a screwdriver.
    Fig 7: Identifying Retaining Clip (A) And Tip (B) Of Clip
    G07768086Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Connect the reservoir hose, and adjust the hose clamp (A) positions and its direction.
    NOTE: When attaching the reservoir hose, align the yellow mark on the hose to the rib on reservoir connection area, and the blue mark on the hose to the rib on the clutch master cylinder connection area.
    Fig 8: Identifying Reservoir Hose Clamp (A)
    G07768087Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install a new master cylinder seal (A) and the clutch master cylinder (B).
    Fig 9: Identifying Master Cylinder Seal (A) And Clutch Master Cylinder (B)
    G07768088Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the master cylinder mounting nuts (A).
    Fig 10: Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts (A), Clevis Pin (B) And Lock Pin (D) With Torque Specifications
    G07768089Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Apply multipurpose grease to the clevis pin (B), and the mating surfaces (C) of the clevis and the pedal. Slide the clevis pin into the clevis, then install the lock pin (D).
  14. Connect the clutch line (A) to the clutch master cylinder (B).
    NOTE: Tighten the flare nut (C) while holding the clutch line connector (D) using a wrench.
    Fig 11: Clutch Line (A), Clutch Master Cylinder (B), Flare Nut (C) And Clutch Line Connector (D) With Torque Specifications
    G07768090Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Install the clutch reservoir (A).
    Fig 12: Clutch Reservoir (A) With Torque Specifications
    G07768091Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system (see CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
  17. Adjust the clutch pedal, the clutch pedal position switch, and the clutch interlock switch (see CLUTCH PEDAL, CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH, AND CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).
  18. Check the clutch operation and check for leaks.
  19. Test-drive the vehicle.
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