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Slave Cylinder Replacement

NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
  1. Write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons. Disconnect the negative (-) cable first, then the positive (+) cable from the battery. Remove the battery.
  2. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and the slave cylinder (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Slave Cylinder
    G01170507Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the roll pins (C). Disconnect the clutch line (D), and remove the O- ring (E). Plug the end of the clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
  4. Install the slave cylinder in the reverse order of removal. Install a new O- ring (A).
    Fig 2: Exploded View Of Slave Cylinder Components
    G01170508Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Pull the boot (B) back, and apply brake assembly lube to the boot and slave cylinder rod (C). Reinstall the boot.
  6. Apply Super High Temp Urea Grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the push rod of the slave cylinder. Tighten the slave cylinder mounting bolts to 22 N. m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft).
  7. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.
    • Attach a hose to the bleeder screw (A), and suspend the hose in a container of brake fluid.
    • Make sure there is an adequate supply of fluid in the clutch master cylinder, then slowly pump the clutch pedal until no more bubbles appear at the bleeder hose.
    • It may be necessary to limit the movement of the release fork (B) with a block of wood to remove all the air from the system.
    • Tighten the bleed screw to 8 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 6 lbf.ft); do not overtighten it.
    • Refill the clutch master cylinder with fluid when done.
    • Always use only Honda DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid.
    • Confirm clutch operation and check for leaking fluid.
    Fig 3: Attaching A Hose To The Bleeder Screw
    G01170509Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.