Attention! Hydraulic fluid is poisonous. If the liquid comes into contact with the skin, immediately wash it off with water. If liquid gets into eyes, seek medical attention immediately. Some types of fluid are flammable and ignite on contact with hot objects. When working with the hydraulic system, observe fire safety measures. In addition, hydraulic fluid can ruin a car's paintwork and dissolve some plastics. If liquid comes into contact with plastic or paint, wash it off immediately with water. And finally, this liquid is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air), so don't use old fluid. When replacing or topping up, use only the recommended type of fluid and store it in a sealed container.
Withdrawal
1. Remove the reservoir cap of the master cylinder of the brake system and suck out the required amount of fluid from it with an old rubber bulb (the fluid level must be below the level of the pipe leading to the clutch master cylinder). DO NOT empty the reservoir to the end, otherwise air will enter the brake system.
2. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands for easier access (cm. "Lifting and placing the car on supports").
3. To access the gearbox housing, remove the engine crankcase protection (if it exists).
4. Place a container under the pipe connection to the clutch slave cylinder. Turn away nuts of the union and disconnect the pipeline. Loosen the nut securing the pipeline bracket to the working cylinder (pic. 4.4).
5. Turn away other nuts of fastening and remove the working cylinder from transmission pins.
Examination
6. Inspect the slave cylinder for signs of fluid leakage or other damage. Replace cylinder if necessary. Spare parts for the slave cylinder are not supplied, so the slave cylinder is replaced by a single unit.
Installation
7. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following remarks:
- A) Before installing, clean and lubricate the pusher end of the slave cylinder.
- b) Tighten the fastening nuts to the required torque.
- V) After the installation is complete, add fluid to the reservoir and bleed the air from the hydraulic system of the clutch release mechanism (see paragraph 6).