Clutch System

Clutch Slave Cylinder

9steps
~54min
3/5difficulty
0102030405021.616N·mlb·ft
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repair procedures

expansion

  1. Remove the bolts (A) and nut (B), then remove the cylinder assembly (C). Discard.

    Tightening torque: (A) 14.7~22 N·m (B) 12.7–16.7 N·m

    [Gasoline 1.2]

    [Gasoline 1.0 / 1.4]

Installation

  1. Installation is the reverse of removal.

    Recommended grease: CASMOLY L9508. Quantity: 0.4~0.8 g

TEST

  1. Check the release cylinder for leaks.

  2. Inspect the release cylinder dust boot for damage.

INSPECTION

Bleeding the Clutch Release Cylinder

  1. After removing the cap from the clutch release cylinder bleed valve, insert a vinyl tube onto the screw.

  2. Fill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.

    Specified fluid: SAE J1703 (DOT 3 or DOT 4)

  3. Loosen the bleeder plug (A) and depress and release the clutch pedal 10 times.

  4. Tighten the bleeder screw (A) while holding the clutch pedal depressed. Then release the pedal.

  5. After depressing the clutch pedal 3 more times, loosen the bleeder screw (A) and tighten it again while holding the pedal down. Then release the pedal.

    Tightening torque: 6.8~9.8 N·m

  6. Repeat step 4 two or three times.

    (Until no more air bubbles appear in the fluid)

    [Gasoline 1.2]

    [Gasoline 1.0, 1.4]

  7. Fill the brake fluid reservoir with the specified brake fluid.

Test yourself

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