Slave cylinder, removing: Notes

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Observe the notes on removing and installing clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder → Notes on removing and installing master cylinder and slave cylinder .

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
Lithium grease G052150A2
Copper grease Z381351TE

Fig 2: Fasteners

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Removing

On vehicles equipped with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - securing exhaust pipe of auxiliary heater to sound insulation.

Fig 3: Front And Rear Sound Insulation And Fasteners

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Loosen bolts/quick release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front sound insulation - A -.
If installed, loosen quick release fasteners - 3 - and remove rear sound insulation - B -.

Fig 4: Exhaust System Clamps

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Vehicles with 6-cylinder engine:

Disconnect exhaust system at clamp (left-side) - left arrow -.

NOTE:

The flexible pipe connection (de-coupling element) in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° - otherwise it can be damaged.

Remove front exhaust pipe (left-side) with catalytic converter → 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS .

Fig 5: Axle Shaft Shielding Plate

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Remove heat shield - arrows - for drive axle (left-side).

Continued for all vehicles:

Remove drive axle (left-side) - 1 - from flange shaft and move to front, making sure you do not damage surface protection.

Fig 6: Selector Shaft Lever Nut

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Remove nut - arrow - and detach selector shaft lever from selector shaft.

Fig 7: Slave Cylinder Bracket And Fastener

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Remove bolt - arrow - and take out slave cylinder from rear.

NOTE:

Do not depress clutch pedal after removing slave cylinder. The slave cylinder would then be destroyed once pedal force exceeds approx. 300 N.

Fig 8: Removing Hydraulic Line From Slave Cylinder

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To remove hose/line assembly, use a screwdriver to pry off clip - A - as far as stop. Only then can the hose/line assembly be pulled out.