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.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove heat shield over hydraulic line.
- Remove slave cylinder (2) nuts (1) on clutch housing. See Fig 1.
- Remove slave cylinder from clutch housing.
- Remove plastic clip securing the hydraulic line to the dash panel from the lower dash panel flange.
- Remove plastic clip securing hydraulic line to the dash panel from the upper dash panel stud.
- Lower vehicle.
- Disconnect clutch pedal interlock switch connector (2). See Fig 2.
- Remove clutch master cylinder (1) rod pin (3).
- Verify that cap on clutch master cylinder reservoir is tight. This will avoid spillage during removal.
- Remove clutch master cylinder nuts holding the to the dash panel.
- Remove clutch cylinders, reservoir and connecting lines from vehicle.