Slave Cylinder With Release Bearing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi TT and 2008 Audi TT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Slave cylinder and release bearing are one unit and can only be replaced together.

Removing

Transmission removed, refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING .

-- Release securing clip -2- with a screwdriver and pull off bleeder -4- from clutch slave cylinder -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bleeder At Slave Cylinder, Removal And Installation

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-- Remove bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Slave Cylinder Bolts

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-- Remove the clutch slave cylinder together with release bearing -A-.

Installing

Tightening specification, refer to CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM, CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

CAUTION:

The clutch slave cylinder bolts may only be tightened in small increments. Otherwise, there is the danger that the mounting tabs -arrows- could break off.

-- Tighten the clutch slave cylinder with the release bearing -arrows-.

-- Check O-ring -3- for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Bleeder At Slave Cylinder, Removal And Installation

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-- Press bleeder -4- onto clutch slave cylinder connection -1- until securing clip -2- engages audibly.

-- Pull on the bleeder to verify.

-- Bleed the clutch system. Refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM, BLEEDING .