Clutch Operating Cylinder Removal and Installation: Installation

For air bleeding of master cylinder alone, it must be removed from vehicle body.

(For procedures of removal and installation of master cylinder assembly and air bleeding, refer to CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .)

1. Apply small amount of grease to rod tip.
   NOTE: Don't allow any grease to be on boot.

   "A": Grease 99000-25010 

   Fig 1: Applying Grease To Rod Tip

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2. Install clutch operating cylinder assembly (1) and tighten attaching bolts (2) to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Operating cylinder attaching bolt (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft) 

3. Connect clutch fluid hose (4) and tighten union bolt (3) to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Union bolt (b): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft) 

   NOTE: Do not reuse gaskets.
   Fig 2: Installing Clutch Operating Cylinder Assembly

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4. Fill master cylinder reservoir with specified brake fluid and check for fluid leakage.
5. After installation, bleed air from system. (Refer to AIR BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM .)
   Fig 3: Bleeding Air From Brake System

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6. Check clutch pedal free travel and clutch release margin. (Refer to CLUTCH PEDAL INSPECTION .)