Repair and Diagnosis: Transmission: Clutch: Linkage: Removal

Clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder and connecting line are serviced as an assembly only. Components cannot be overhauled or serviced separately. Cylinders and connecting line are sealed units. Removal/installation procedures for right and left hand drive models are basically the same.

1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove fasteners attaching slave cylinder to clutch housing.
3. Remove slave cylinder from clutch housing (Fig 1 ).
   Fig 1: Removing Left Hand Drive Clutch Linkage

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4. Disengage clutch fluid line from body clips.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Verify that cap on clutch master cylinder reservoir is tight. This is necessary to avoid spilling fluid during removal.
7. Remove clutch master cylinder attaching nuts (Fig 1 ) or (Fig 2 ).
   Fig 2: Removing Right Hand Drive Clutch Linkage

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8. Disengage captured bushing on clutch master cylinder actuator from pivot pin on pedal arm.
9. Slide actuator off pivot pin.
10. Disconnect clutch interlock safety switch wires.
11. Remove clutch hydraulic linkage through engine compartment.