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CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER - INSTALLATION NOTE / OVERHAUL

H-13prose procedure

Installation Note

Clutch pipe

Tighten the clutch pipe with the SST.
Clutch pipe with SST
13 - 22N·m

Air Bleeding

After installation, bleed the clutch system. (Refer to page H-9.)

OVERHAUL

Clutch Release Cylinder Overhaul

  1. 1
    Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note.
    Exploded view of the clutch release cylinder overhaul components. Numbered callouts: (1) Boot, (2) Push rod, (3) Piston and cup assembly (with BRAKE FLUID symbol), (4) Spring (with BRAKE FLUID symbol), (5) Bleeder cap, (6) Bleeder screw — tightening torque 5.9—8.8 N·m (60—90 cm-kg, 52—78 in-lb) SST, (7) Steel ball, (8) Release cylinder body. N·m (cm-kg, in-lb) units label at bottom right.
    05U0HX-019
  2. 2
    Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
  3. 3
    Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Parts DiagramFig. fig2
#Part NameNotes
1Boot
2Push rod
3Piston and cup assemblyDisassembly Note .............. page H-13; Inspect for wear, scoring, and cracks
4Spring
5Bleeder cap
6Bleeder screwTightening torque 5.9—8.8 N·m (60—90 cm-kg, 52—78 in-lb) with SST
7Steel ball
8Release cylinder bodyInspect cylinder bore for scoring and corrosion

Disassembly Note

Piston and cup assembly

Remove the piston and cup assembly by applying compressed air through the clutch pipe installation hole.

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