Slave cylinder installation

TheSmokinStroke2002 · Aug 11, 2012

How do i get the slave cylinder wedged between the bracket and clutch fork? Zf5 trans.

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TheSmokinStroke2002 · Aug 12, 2012

bump..

PSDSeven.3 · Aug 12, 2012

Push really hard. Also remove the master cylinder cap and get some fluid out so when you depress the rod it does not overflow. That is about all I can remember from doing it last summer, but luckily for me I had to remove it last night to get the oil cooler out, so i'll be putting it back on today. Wear some gloves and possibly put a rag on it for more padding because if I recall correctly my hand hurt like hell after it finally went on. That and it took a few tries to get it. Good luck.

TheSmokinStroke2002 · Aug 12, 2012

PSDSeven.3 said:
Push really hard. Also remove the master cylinder cap and get some fluid out so when you depress the rod it does not overflow. That is about all I can remember from doing it last summer, but luckily for me I had to remove it last night to get the oil cooler out, so i'll be putting it back on today. Wear some gloves and possibly put a rag on it for more padding because if I recall correctly my hand hurt like hell after it finally went on. That and it took a few tries to get it. Good luck.

Thanks! Ill have to try that. Is there any way to pull back the clutch fork? I was thinking rachet strap?

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PSDSeven.3 · Aug 12, 2012

Never thought of that, it may gain a little room which is better than nothing. Can't hurt to try.

TheSmokinStroke2002 · Aug 12, 2012

yeah i am thinking about trying it. It's bad that i am thinking of buying a new one just so it has the straps on it LOL

jwlandry · Aug 12, 2012

Have an extra hand and push like hell. I did one not too long ago

TheSmokinStroke2002 · Aug 12, 2012

This is the gap i have between the bracket and the clutch fork. I can not even pull the fork back with a rachet strap.

TheSmokinStroke2002 · Aug 12, 2012

Is it going to hurt anything if i open the bleeder to ease the pressure on it so i can push it in easier? or does it not look like my clutch fork is in there the right way?

PSDSeven.3 · Aug 12, 2012

Clutch fork looks right, there is a dimple for the rod to sit in. I just put mine in a few minutes ago and it went in easier than I remember. Make sure you have the cap off the master and wrap a few rags around it to soak up any overflow.
I just pushed the rod in with the heel of my right palm as far as it would go and then quickly wedged it in place before it could come out again, then just seated it in the mount.
Don't know about a bleeder on these, thought there wasn't one?

TheSmokinStroke2002 · Aug 12, 2012

Ive never been able to get it to push in far enough to get it wedged in there.

PSDSeven.3 · Aug 12, 2012

With the cap off the master, the rod should push in without too much effort though if you let go it will come back out rather quickly. Once you have it pushed in, put the rod into the dimple in the fork and then you can push against the back of the cylinder itself. I got mine wedged in crooked and then just pushed it into the mount until it snapped into place. Hope this helps.

TheSmokinStroke2002 · Aug 12, 2012

This is what I'm working with. Everytime i push it in it pissed out fluid

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PSDSeven.3 · Aug 12, 2012

Take it off the trans and get the rod in the dimple of the clutch fork, then push on the cylinder itself until you can get it to slide into the mount.

TheSmokinStroke2002 · Aug 12, 2012

Tried that. Always manages to slip out of the dimple. I really think im just gonna replace it and save myself this hassle. It's got a new throwout and fork so why not do this too.

Ive read a few write ups but what are some tricks for slave replacement.

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Arisley · Aug 14, 2012

How about a big C-clamp on the cylinder to compress it, slide it off and throw it in.

TheSmokinStroke2002 · Aug 14, 2012

Arisley said:
How about a big C-clamp on the cylinder to compress it, slide it off and throw it in.

Didnt have one big enough

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bad12jr · Aug 14, 2012

Take it off. Put the ball end on the fork. Pull the plastic housing in and angle the snap on bracket ever so slightly on the trans then give it a push onto the trans. Takes a try or two but after the third one over a 2 month period I got good at it.

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