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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. Remove the engine cover and air cleaner housing (see ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the throttle drum cover (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Throttle Drum Cover
    G03681519Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Disconnect the clutch line (A) from the slave cylinder (B). Plug the end of the clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Clutch Line From Slave Cylinder
    G03681520Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the two bolts (C) and the slave cylinder.
  5. Pull back the boot (A), and apply brake assembly lube or equivalent rubber grease to the boot and slave cylinder rod (B). Reinstall the boot.
    Fig 3: Reinstalling Boot And Applying Brake Assembly Lube Or Grease To Boot
    G03681521Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the tip of the slave cylinder rod.
  7. Install the slave cylinder (A), then connect the clutch line (B).
    NOTE: Make sure the boot is installed on the slave cylinder.
    Fig 4: Installing Slave Cylinder And Torque Specifications
    G03681522Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the throttle drum cover (A).
    Fig 5: Installing Throttle Drum Cover And Torque Specifications
    G03681523Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the slave cylinder by overtightening the bleeder screw.
    • 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 at the clutch master cylinder, then slowly pump the clutch pedal until no more bubbles appear at the bleeder hose.
    • Tighten the bleeder screw to 8 N.m (0.8 kgf.m, 5.8 lbf.ft); do not overtighten it.
    • Refill the clutch master cylinder with fluid when done.
    • Use only Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid from an unopened container.
    • Check clutch operation, and check for leaking fluid.
      Fig 6: Identifying Bleeder Screw
      G03681524Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Make sure the fluid level in the reservoir is at the MAX (upper) level line (A).
    Fig 7: Identifying Reservoir Max (Upper) Level Line
    G03681525Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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