Ford 9L5Z-7A508-A
Master Cylinder

Service and repair of the clutch slave cylinder requires first using the Clutch Coupling Tool to remove the clutch master cylinder hydraulic line. The inspection of the clutch housing utilizing transmission removal should be conducted for fluid traces because the presence of fluid indicates a replacement requirement for the clutch slave cylinder. Next remove the clutch slave cylinder by first uninstalling its bolts followed by removing the cylinder itself. A prelubricated clutch release hub and bearing should not receive solvent cleaning because they need installation as an assembly without disassembly to perform their inspection. The clutch slave cylinder hub assembly removal process requires pushing the component against its spring while moving toward the base followed by detaching the retainer ring and hub and bearing and spring succession. Verify the existence of both a weak spring and fluid leaks within the clutch slave cylinder. Apply Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or an equivalent that matches Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B to all sliding contacts on the clutch release hub and bearing. Then position the spring and clutch release hub with bearing onto the clutch slave cylinder and push the hub and bearing against the spring before adding the retainer ring. Install the clutch slave cylinder after placing it correctly while securing it with bolts before reinstalling the transmission.

One must start clutch slave cylinder repair by disconnecting air suspension system power through the right-hand kick panel area to stop spring inflation or deflation which could make the vehicle unsafe during service operations. You need to first raise the vehicle on a hoist before removing the hydraulic line from the slave cylinder as well as removing the slave cylinder itself. New slave cylinder positioning starts the process before installing the hydraulic line. The final step involves installing back the transmission and bringing down the vehicle through the hoist. When the vehicle reaches its lowered position reactivate any air suspension systems present before finishing with hydraulic system bleeding to guarantee proper operation.

Service and repair work for the clutch slave cylinder begins by taking away the transmission unit first. The clutch housing requires evaluation for fluid presence because any detected brake fluid demands the installation of new clutch slave cylinders. The clutch slave cylinder should be disconnected after removing all the bolts leading to the cylinder. Contract the clutch slave cylinder to check for a missing or broken boot and leaking fluid as well as a defective bearing. Testing for the clutch release bearing requires applying pressure while rotating its outer race and detecting rough movements which will indicate a damaged clutch slave cylinder. Check the bearing for both indications of wear and signs of damage. Installation requires users to mount the clutch slave cylinder on the transmission then fasten it using bolts that must be tightened to 20 Nm. Complete installation by first fitting the transmission and then connect the hydraulic line to the clutch slave cylinder before fixing the engine into place with the transmission. The clutch pedal needs to be depressed and released through five complete strokes until the pedal reaches its floor.

The clutch slave cylinder service process starts with removing the transmission then inspecting the clutch housing for fluid leaks. The presence of brake fluid requires a replacement of the clutch slave cylinder. The service process begins by removing two clutch slave cylinder securing bolts which allows the cylinder to be extracted from its position. A thorough examination should be performed on the clutch slave cylinder to check its boote and bearing quality while looking for fluid leaks. When applying pressure and rotating the clutch release bearing outer race you should inspect the rotation for roughness because this indicates a new clutch slave cylinder should replace the damaged component. Two bolts must be used to attach the clutch slave cylinder to the transmission and the installation should finish by tightening them to 20 Nm (177 lb-in). First install the hydraulic tube to the clutch slave cylinder before fixing the transmission to the engine. After transmission installation users need to fill the clutch reservoir with the recommended fluid followed by operating the clutch pedal through five complete motions.

Start the repair and servicing process of the clutch slave cylinder by removing the transmission unit. The service procedure for the clutch slave cylinder starts by removing its two securing bolts before tightening new installations to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.). You must inspect the clutch slave cylinder and its boot for any sign of damage as well as examine for brake fluid leakage while checking the state of the release bearing. Appearing rough resistance when rotating the release bearing with pressure indicates that driver should replace the clutch slave cylinder. To finish the process install the clutch hydraulic system while bleeding it.

Proceed to remove the slave cylinder itself.

Replace the clutch slave cylinder.

If the bearing rotation is rough when pressure is applied.

To prevent any inflation or deflation of the air springs, which could cause the vehicle to shift during operations.

Turn on the air suspension system if it is equipped.

Inspect the clutch housing for traces of fluid.

Check for any surface scoring or burrs that could hinder the sliding motion, polishing any imperfections with fine-grade emery paper.

Inspect the clutch housing for any traces of brake fluid.

Inspect the clutch housing for any traces of fluid.

Check for a worn or damaged boot, leaking fluid, and a worn or damaged bearing.

Remove the bolts securing the clutch slave cylinder and take out the cylinder itself.

Depress and release the clutch pedal five full strokes.

Inspect for a worn or damaged boot, leaking fluid, and a worn or damaged bearing.