Clutch Master Cylinder Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

To bleed air from master cylinder (1) itself, tilt it as shown and add fluid into it.
NOTE: After bleeding air from master cylinder, plug pipe hole in it to prevent fluid from spilling out of it till pipe is connected.

Fig 1: Bleeding Air From Master Cylinder
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Install master cylinder assembly (1) and new gasket (2) to body, attaching nuts (3).
NOTE: Do not reuse gasket.
Tighten attaching nut (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Clutch master cylinder attaching nut (a): 13 N.m (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)
Connect fluid pipe and tighten flare nut (4) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Clutch pipe flare nut (b): 16 N.m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
Apply grease to clevis pin and install clevis pin.
: Grease 99000-25010
Install clevis b-pin.

Fig 2: Installing Master Cylinder Assembly
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Fill master cylinder reservoir with specified brake fluid and check fluid leakage.
After installation, bleed air from system. (Refer to AIR BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM .)

Fig 3: Bleeding Air From Brake System
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Check clutch pedal free travel and clutch release margin. (Refer to CLUTCH PEDAL INSPECTION .)