OEM 2001 Ford F-150 Clutch Master Cylinder

2001 Ford F-150 Clutch Master Cylinder Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the clutch master cylinder on 2001 Ford F-150?

  A: Start clutch master cylinder servicing by taking off the tubing from the vehicle before performing bench bleeding. The technician disconnects both the clutch master cylinder push rod from the clutch as well as the brake pedal pivot shaft lever and clutch pedal position switch (CPP). Correctly disconnecting the pushpins alongside shutdown of air suspension system electrical power will prevent automatic shifting throughout hoisting, jacking or towing procedures. Secure the vehicle at height after which you must disconnect the clutch hydraulic line from the slave cylinder. Unbolt the clutch master cylinder reservoir and clutch master cylinder by turning it 45 degrees to the right clockwise direction. The cleaning process requires Ford High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or an equivalent DOT 3 product meeting the Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A while the inspection checks for a weak spring along with reservoir component damage, damaged cups, and a scored piston. Place the clutch master cylinder reservoir inside a vise while avoiding hard clamping and fill it to the mark with correct brake fluid. You should place the slave cylinder tube end into a waste container with the reservoir containing enough fluid to allow a strong steady flow of brake fluid to exit the quick connect coupling end of the tube. Fully press the clutch master cylinder push rod while holding the internal mechanism of the male quick connect coupling before releasing both the full rod and the internal mechanism. To install the clutch master cylinder first rotate it by 45 degrees counterclockwise before installing the pushpins and reconnecting the clutch pedal position switch and lastly attaching the clutch master cylinder push rod and retainer bushing. The process requires you to verify air suspension power cutoff followed by raising and supporting the vehicle before connecting the clutch hydraulic line to the transmission. Then lower the vehicle and turn on the air suspension switch when present and complete the clutch hydraulic bleeding process.