Clutch Master Cylinder: Service and Repair

Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement (CTS)

Removal Procedure

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice.

1. Remove the driver side instrument panel insulator.
2. Disconnect the clutch pedal position switch electrical connector.




3. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder push rod from the clutch pedal pin.




4. Remove the clutch fluid reservoir retaining bolt.
5. Remove the clutch fluid reservoir from the fender reinforcement.

Important: It is not necessary to drain the coolant or disconnect the coolant lines from the surge tank.

6. Remove the coolant surge tank mounting bolts and position the coolant surge tank out of the way.





Important: Install a rubber cap over the exposed hose fitting in order to prevent fluid loss and contamination.

7. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic hose.




8. Rotate the clutch master cylinder clockwise 1/8 turn.
9. Remove the clutch master cylinder from the cowl.
10. Remove the clutch pedal position switch from the clutch master cylinder.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the clutch pedal position switch to the clutch master cylinder.




2. With the clutch fluid reservoir connection at the 2 o'clock position insert the clutch master cylinder into the cowl.
3. Align the keys of the clutch master cylinder housing with the tabs on the clutch pedal bracket.
4. Rotate the clutch master cylinder counter clockwise approximately 1/8 turn until fully seated. The clutch fluid reservoir hose connection will be at the vertical 12 o'clock position when the clutch master cylinder is properly installed.




5. Connect the clutch hydraulic hose.
6. Install the coolant surge tank.




7. Install the clutch fluid reservoir to the fender reinforcement.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

8. Install the clutch fluid reservoir bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 36 N.m (27 lb ft).




9. Position the clutch master cylinder push rod to the clutch pedal pin.
10. Push the clutch master cylinder push rod onto the clutch pedal pin to secure.
11. Connect the clutch pedal position switch electrical connector.
12. Install the driver side instrument panel insulator.
13. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding (CTS) Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding (CTS-V).