21 52 010 Removing and installing or replacing clutch slave cylinder

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

NOTE: After completing work bleed CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .

IMPORTANT:

If possible, do not deflect push rod of clutch slave cylinder.

A deflection of the push rod caused by removal will cause easy escape of fluid. This escape of fluid does not mean that the clutch slave cylinder is damaged.

Replacement therefore not necessary!

Draw off brake fluid until level is below connection (2) to clutch master cylinder.

Fig 1: Removing Connection Of Brake Fluid

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Release nuts (1) of clutch slave cylinder.

Remove clutch slave cylinder (2).

Release line connection (3) and disconnect line (4).

Tightening torque 21 52 2AZ .

IMPORTANT: Catch escaping brake fluid in a suitable container.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Slave Cylinder With Nuts And Line Connection

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Installation note:

Clean thrust member (1) and contact face on release lever (2).

Lightly grease thrust member (1) on contact face (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Thrust Member And Contact Face On Release Lever

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