OEM 2002 Ford Explorer Clutch Slave Cylinder

2002 Ford Explorer Clutch Slave Cylinder Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the clutch slave cylinder on 2002 Ford Explorer?

  A: The service and repair of clutch slave cylinders requires transmission removal first. Check the clutch housing for fluid leakage because the presence of brake fluid requires replacing the clutch slave cylinder. First separate the clutch slave cylinder by removing all bolts and then pull out the cylinder from its position. You should inspect the clutch slave cylinder to check the boot for wear or damage and fluid leakage while testing its operational contract and return quality. The clutch release hub with bearing arrives as an assembly from the manufacturer so cleaning them with solvent is both unnecessary and prohibited because proper replacement requires the complete assembly. When inspecting the clutch release bearing provide pressure to its outer race for rotation checks because any rough sensation indicates needing a new clutch slave cylinder. Check for both damage and wear on the component while replacing the clutch slave cylinder if continuous wear marks extend deeply into the bearing face. The installation ends by putting back the clutch slave cylinder to the transmission through its regular reassembly process including bolt installation and clutch hydraulic system bleeding.