Clutch Operating Cylinder Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7 and 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

For air bleeding of master cylinder alone, it must be removed from vehicle.
For procedures of removal and installation of master cylinder assembly and air bleeding, refer to CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Apply small amount of grease to rod tip.
NOTE: Don't allow any grease to be on boot (1).

"A": Grease 99000-25010

Fig 1: Applying Grease To Rod Tip
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Install clutch operating cylinder (1) and torque attaching bolts to specification.
Connect clutch fluid hose and torque union bolt to specification.
Tightening torque

Clutch operating cylinder mounting bolt (a); 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

Clutch hose union bolt (b): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Connecting Clutch Fluid Hose And Union Bolt
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Fill reservoir with specified brake fluid and check for fluid leakage.
Bleed air from system and check clutch pedal free travel. Refer to BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM for air bleeding procedure.

Fig 3: Bleeding Air From System
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