Master Cylinder
GENERAL INFORMATION

Clutch Master Cylinder
15. HYDRAULIC LINE.
16. MASTER CYLINDER.
17. COPPER WASHER.
18. HOSE FITTING.
19. SPRING CLIP.
20. RESERVOIR.
21. HOSE.
50. PISTON ASSY.
55. NUT.
57. ROD.
58. LOCK NUT.
61. THRUST RING.
62. THRUST RING RETAINER.
63. BOOT

Removal of Thrust Ring Retainer from Master Cylinder

Removal of Clutch Master Cylinder
15. HYDRAULIC LINE.
16. MASTER CYLINDER.
19. SPRING CLIP.
20. RESERVOIR.
55. NUT.
57. PUSH ROD
Remove or disconnect:
PROCEDURE.
1. Before disconnecting the hose from the clutch master cylinder, drain the brake fluid from the reservoir..
2. Remove spring clip 19 and disconnect hose 21 from the master cylinder..
3. Using a wrench, unscrew tube fitting 15 from the master cylinder body..
4. Disconnect push rod 57 from the clutch pedal. Before this,
remove return spring 27, clip 26 and pull out the pin
25..
5. Unscrew the two master cylinder mounting bolts and remove it in the direction of
the engine compartment..
Disassembly
PROCEDURE.
1. Remove the boot and extract the thrust ring retainer (use snap ring pliers).
2. Remove the push rod and piston assy 50..
Inspection
PROCEDURE.
1. Condition of the master cylinder bore and piston (check for signs of wear or damage)..
Warning.
Before removal from the vehicle, check the operation of the master
cylinder. If the cylinder operates abnormally or its operation is accompanied by
a squeal, replace the master cylinder assembly..
2. Check the condition of the sealing cup (check for signs of wear or
damage) and its seating in the piston groove. If the cup is worn or damaged,
brake fluid will leak from the cylinder..
3. Check the condition of the push rod. Replace a worn or defective push rod. Reassemble
PROCEDURE.
1. Lubricate the inner surface of the master cylinder and the sealing cup with fresh brake fluid..
2. Insert piston assy 50 into the cylinder..
3. Install the thrust ring onto the push rod..
Installation
PROCEDURE.
1. Install the master cylinder in place. Tighten the mounting bolts and lock nut
58..
2. Using a wrench, screw tube fitting 15 into the master cylinder.
3. Connect hose 21 to the master cylinder and secure it with the clamp
19..
4. Insert pin 25, secure it with clip 26, then connect the push rod to the clutch pedal.
clutch pedal
30. Install return spring
27..
Warning.
Before assembly, apply grease to the connecting parts of the push rod and
pedal..
5. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system, adjust the pedal travel and bring the brake fluid level in the reservoir to the specified level.
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