Protecting the Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Sheet Of Paper And Input Shaft For The Gearbox

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Place a sheet of paper on the input shaft for the gearbox.

NOTE: Paper must be used as protection. The cleaning spray contains mineral oil. Mineral oil can damage the seal in the throwout bearing (cars with a concentric slave cylinder). Cars manufactured from model year 1998 have a concentric slave cylinder.