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Section 307 (Clutch): Linkage: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Pickup and 2005 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: The hydraulic linkage has a quick disconnect at the slave cylinder. This fitting should never be disconnected or tampered with. Once the hydraulic line is connected to the slave cylinder, it should never be disconnected.
  1. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Remove heat shield over hydraulic line.
  3. Remove slave cylinder (2) nuts (1) on clutch housing. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Slave Cylinder
    GC0008280Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Remove slave cylinder from clutch housing.
  5. Remove plastic clip securing the hydraulic line to the dash panel from the lower dash panel flange.
  6. Remove plastic clip securing hydraulic line to the dash panel from the upper dash panel stud.
  7. Lower vehicle.
  8. Disconnect clutch pedal interlock switch connector (2). See Fig 2.
    Fig 2: Clutch Master Cylinder
    GC0008279Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Remove clutch master cylinder (1) rod pin (3).
  10. Verify that cap on clutch master cylinder reservoir is tight. This will avoid spillage during removal.
  11. Remove clutch master cylinder nuts holding the to the dash panel.
  12. Remove clutch cylinders, reservoir and connecting lines from vehicle.