Checking The Clutch Slave Cylinder And Throw Out Bearing

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Slave Cylinder

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Clean the clutch cylinder.

Check for signs of wear, play and noise in the throw out bearing. There must be no deep grooves on the flat surface which presses on the clutch.

Check for signs of wear and sealing at the cylinder and protective bellow.

The clutch cylinder and pipe are replaced as complete units.