21 52 010 Removing and installing or replacing clutch slave cylinder

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Necessary preliminary work:

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: Drawing Off 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 Line, Line Connection, Clutch Slave Cylinder And Nuts

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Installation note:

Clean synchronizing key (1) and contact surface on release lever (2).

Lightly grease synchronizing key (1) on contact surface (3).

Grease: Esso UNIREX S2, part number 83 23 9 416 138

Fig 3: Identifying Release Lever, Synchronizing Key And Contact Surface

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