OEM 2008 Toyota Solara Clutch Master Cylinder

2008 Toyota Solara Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to reassemble the clutch master cylinder on 2008 Toyota Solara?

  A: The reassembly process begins with treating indicated parts with lithium soap base glycol grease before inserting the cylinder piston with its spring inside the cylinder while being cautious about body interior damage. The stop plate installation should precede the push rod attachment to the cylinder body. Use the snap ring pliers to add the snap ring with piston rod pressure before you install the boot onto the cylinder body along with the lock nut onto the push rod. Install the inlet union together with a new grommet after first attaching the push rod clevis to the push rod by means of the lock nut. Drive the slotted spring pin with a pin punch having a 5 mm diameter while hammering it until it protrudes 1.5 to 3.5 millimeters (0.059 to 0.138 inches). The clutch master cylinder assembly needs installation with two nuts before torque application reaches 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf). The hole pin requires MP grease on its contact points with the bush before connecting the clevis to the clutch pedal assembly through the hole pin by approaching from the left side of the vehicle. A clip should be used to secure it. Secure the flexible hose tube by using Special Service Tool 09023-00101 and torquing it to 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft-lbf). After that, clamp the clutch reservoir tube to the master cylinder assembly with the clip while checking for any appearance of tube twist. Mount the brake booster assembly next to the brake master cylinder sub-assembly into place. Use Special Service Tool: 09023-00101 to bleed the brake master cylinder followed by bleeding the brake line and clutch pipe line during which the brake reservoir tank will receive clutch fluid before bleeding the clutch system while torquing it to 8.4 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 74 in-lbf). Check all present fluid levels in the reservoir while examining the brake and clutch pedal sub-assemblies for height adjustments. Also verify both systems for leakage properties.