OEM 2001 Ford Explorer Clutch Slave Cylinder

2001 Ford Explorer Clutch Slave Cylinder Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the clutch slave cylinder on 2001 Ford Explorer?

  A: 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.