Section 1588 (Clutch System - 2500 Hd): Linkage: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position cylinders and connecting line in vehicle engine compartment. Position clutch hydraulic line against the dash panel and behind all engine hoses and wiring.
- Apply a light coating of grease to the inside diameter of the master cylinder push rod eye.
- Install clutch master cylinder (1) on dash panel and tighten clutch master cylinder nuts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
- Install clutch master cylinder push rod pin (3).
- Connect clutch pedal position interlock switch connector (2).
- Install plastic clip securing hydraulic line to the dash panel into the lower dash panel flange.
- Install plastic clip securing hydraulic line to the dash panel onto the upper dash panel stud.
- Raise vehicle.CAUTION:
Do not allow release lever plunger to pivot more than 2° in either direction in the slave cylinder bore. Allowing the plunger to pivot more than 2° in the bore will cause fluid to bypass the seal and result in fluid leakage.
NOTE:Pull the clutch release lever toward the slave cylinder opening to insure proper seating of the slave cylinder plunger to the release lever pocket.
- Install slave cylinder (2) and verify cylinder rod is properly seated in release lever.
- Install and tighten slave cylinder nuts (1) to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
- If new
clutch linkage is being installed, connect the clutch hydraulic line to the clutch slave cylinder.CAUTION:
Once the clutch hydraulic line is connected to the slave cylinder, it should never be disconnected.
- Install heat shield over hydraulic line.
- Operate linkage several times to verify proper operation.