Removal & Installation

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Seal supply hose to clutch master cylinder with special tool (13 3 010). See Fig 1. Remove transmission underbody protection if necessary. Release union screw (1) on hydraulic line. Release nut (2) and remove hydraulic line (3) with bracket. See Fig 2.
Release nut and remove clutch slave cylinder. See Fig 3. During installation, clean thrust member (1) and contact face on release lever (2). Lightly grease thrust member (1) on contact face (3). See Fig 4.
Bleed hydraulic system. See BLEEDING .

Fig 1: Sealing Supply Hose To Clutch Master Cylinder

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Fig 2: Removing Union Screw, Nut & Hydraulic Line

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Fig 3: Releasing Nut & Removing Clutch Slave Cylinder

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Fig 4: Identifying Thrust Member, Release Lever & Contact Face

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