OEM 2005 Scion tC Clutch Slave Cylinder

2005 Scion tC Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the Clutch Slave Cylinder on 2005 Scion tC?

  A: Service or repair of the Clutch Slave Cylinder starts by detaching the clutch release cylinder from the flexible hose tube through the use of Special Service Tool: 09023-00101 before containing any fluid in a container. First reverse the procedure of removing the clutch release cylinder assembly by unthreading its three securing bolts before removing the complete assembly. Testars should dismantle the clutch release cylinder kit by removing its boot followed by push rod and piston and spring while safeguarding the inner components. Take off the bleeder plug cap which protects the plug. Place the bleeder plug in position before torquing it to 8.4 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 74 inch lbs.). For the clutch release cylinder kit installation start by reinstalling the bleeder plug cap before adding the new spring and coating the piston with lithium soap base glycol grease before reinserting the piston and push rod and boot onto the cylinder body but remain watchful to prevent damaging the instrument directly behind it. Reinstall the clutch release cylinder assembly with two bolts while torquing them to 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.) and add the flexible hose tube by torquing its bolt to 18 Nm (184 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.). Connect the clutch release cylinder to the flexible hose tube through Special Service Tool: 09023-00101 while applying a torque of 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.). Complete the brake fluid filling process in the reservoir tank and perform clutch system bleeding and check for any fluid leaks before finishing with torque setting at 8.4 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 74 inch lbs.).