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Slave Cylinder

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Slave cylinder

NOTE: Before performing any service that requires removal of the slave cylinder, the master cylinder and pushrod must be disconnected from the clutch pedal. If not disconnected, permanent damage to the master cylinder assembly will occur if the clutch pedal is depressed while the slave cylinder is disconnected.

Fig. 2: View of the clutch line coupling removal tool

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the coupling at the transmission, using the clutch coupling removal tool T88T-70522-A or equivalent. Slide the white plastic sleeve toward the slave cylinder while applying a slight tug on the tube.
  3. Remove the transmission assembly.
  4. Remove the slave cylinder-to-transmission retaining bolts.
  5. Remove the slave cylinder from the transmission input shaft.

    To install:

  6. Fit the slave cylinder over the transmission input shaft with the bleed screws and coupling facing the left side of the transmission.
  7. Install the slave cylinder retaining bolts. Torque to 13–19 ft. lbs. (18–26Nm).
  8. Install the transmission.
  9. Reconnect the coupling to the slave cylinder.
  10. Bleed the system.
  11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

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