Clutch Hydraulics Overview
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 SLAVE CYLINDER INFORMATION .
- Clutch Slave Cylinder
- Do not actuate after removing the clutch pedal
- Removing and installing, refer to CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER .
- 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
- 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
- Grommet
- O-rings
- 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 .
- Lubricating the bearing lug for the pressure rod.
- After working on the hydraulic clutch mechanism, bleed the system. Refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM, 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 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.