Overview - Clutch Hydraulics
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Clutch Master or Slave Cylinder, Removal and Installation Information. Refer to CLUTCH MASTER OR CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION INFORMATION .
- Clutch Slave Cylinder
- Do not actuate after removing the clutch pedal
- Removing and installing. Refer to CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- After working on hydraulic clutch mechanism, bleed the system. Refer to CLUTCH MECHANISM, BLEEDING
- Brake fluid must not come into contact with the transmission.
- Vent Screw
- 5.5 Nm
- Follow the work sequence when bleeding. Refer to CLUTCH MECHANISM, BLEEDING .
- A broken bleed screw can be removed with a 3 mm hex key
- Dust Cap
- Grommet
- Hose/Line Assembly
- With frequency modulator (vibration damper)NOTE:
The pipe-hose line in the Audi A5, through VIN 8T-8-000100 is a single piece and does not have a frequency modulator.
- Disconnecting and connecting. Refer to Fig 2
- With frequency modulator (vibration damper)
- Clip
- O-Ring
- Replace if damaged
- Coat with brake fluid before installing
- Supply Hose
- For the clutch master cylinder
- With integrated grommets
- Replace the supply hose of the grommets are damaged
- Brake Fluid Reservoir
- Clip
- To remove the hose/line assembly, pull it out. Refer to Fig 2
- Clutch Master Cylinder
- Removing and installing. Refer to CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- After working on hydraulic clutch mechanism, bleed the system. Refer to CLUTCH MECHANISM, BLEEDING
- Line
- Disconnecting and connecting. Refer to Fig 2
- Bracket
- For the pipe line
- mounted on the transmission
- Bolt
- 20 Nm
- O-Ring
- Replace if damaged
- Coat with brake fluid before installing
- Clip
- To remove the hose/line assembly, pull it out. Refer to Fig 2
- Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Clutch slave cylinder to transmission
Separating
-- Release the clip -A- with a screwdriver and pull it all the way out.
-- Remove the pipe/hose line.
Connecting
NOTE:
If damaged, replace the O-ring.
-- Push the clip -A- all the way in.
-- Push the pipe/hose assembly into the connection until the assembly audibly engages.
-- Pull on the hose/line assembly to make sure it is secure.