Clutch Master Or Clutch Slave Cylinder, Removal And Installation Information

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Audi S4, 2012 Audi S4, 2011 Audi S4, and 2010 Audi S4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If the clutch master or clutch slave cylinder must be replaced because of a suspected defect, run a function test first. Refer to CLUTCH MASTER AND CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER, CHECKING .
If slave cylinder is removed from transmission with hose/line assembly connector, do not operate (depress) clutch pedal any more. Otherwise, the pistons are pushed out of the slave cylinder and thus damaged.
Carefully actuate clutch pedal after installing slave cylinder. If an abnormally difficult pressure point is noticed when depressing the clutch pedal, do not depress the clutch pedal any further. The plunger of the clutch slave cylinder was probably guided past the clutch release lever. The clutch slave cylinder will get damaged if the pedal force exceeds approximately 300 Nm.