Slave Cylinder Replacement: Removal/Installation

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Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Remove the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the mounting bolts (A), clutch line bracket (B), and clutch line clip (C), then remove the slave cylinder (D).

Fig 1: Identifying Mounting Bolts, Clutch Line Bracket, Clutch Line Clip & Slave Cylinder
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Disconnect the clutch line (A). Plug the end of the clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
NOTE: Loosen the flare nut (B) while holding the clutch line connector (C) with a wrench.

Fig 2: View Of Clutch Line, Flare Nut & Clutch Line Connector
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Connect the clutch line (A).
NOTE: Tighten the flare nut (B) while holding the clutch line connector (C) with a wrench.

Fig 3: Clutch Line, Flare Nut & Clutch Line Connector With Torque Specifications
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Apply a light coat of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the push rod (A) of the slave cylinder.
Install the clutch line clip (B), the clutch line bracket (C), and the mounting bolts (D).

Fig 4: Push Rod, Clutch Line Clip, Bracket & Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Bleed the clutch hydraulic system (see CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
Check the clutch operation, and check for leaks.
Install the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
Test-drive the vehicle.