21 52 510 Removing And Installing/Replacing Clutch Slave Cylinder

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NOTE: After completing work bleed clutch hydraulic system, refer to 21 00 006 BLEEDING CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .

Remove underbody protection from transmission.

Seal supply hose to clutch master cylinder with special tool 13 3 010.

Fig 1: Sealing Supply Hose To Clutch Master Cylinder

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Remove pressure line from clutch slave cylinder.

Fig 2: Removing Pressure Line From Clutch Slave Cylinder

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Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 21 52 CLUTCH OPERATION (HYDRAULIC) .

Unscrew nuts.

Fig 3: Removing Nuts

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NOTE: Relieve tension on clutch slave cylinder slowly; otherwise air will be drawn in through sealing sleeve.

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 21 52 CLUTCH OPERATION (HYDRAULIC) .

Installation:

Clean pressure pin and support face on release lever. Lightly grease pressure pin.

Fig 4: Locating Pressure Pin And Support Face

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