Clutch Hydraulics Overview
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Instructions regarding clutch master or slave cylinder, removal and installation information; refer to.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder
- Do not actuate after removing the clutch pedal
- Removing and installing, refer to CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER, REPLACING
- After working on hydraulic clutch mechanism, bleed the system. Refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM, BLEEDING
- Brake fluid must not come into contact with the transmission.
- Bleeder Screw
- 5.5 Nm
- Follow the work sequence when bleeding, refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM, BLEEDING
- A broken bleeder screw can be removed with a 3 mm hex key
- Dust Cap
- Grommet
- Hose/Line Assembly
- For connectors to the clutch master and slave cylinders
- With frequency modulatorNOTE:
The pipe-hose line in the Audi A5, through VIN 8T-8-000100 is a single piece and does not have a frequency modulator.
- Allocation.
- Disconnecting and connecting, refer to Fig 2
- Allocation.
- Clip
- O-ring
- Replace if damaged
- Coat with brake fluid before installing
- Supply Hose
- For 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
- After working on hydraulic clutch mechanism, bleed the system. Refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM, BLEEDING
- Pipe
- Disconnecting and connecting, refer to Fig 2
- Allocation.
- 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
-- Open the clip -A- with a screwdriver and remove it.
-- 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.