OEM 2002 Ford F-150 Clutch Master Cylinder

2002 Ford F-150 Clutch Master Cylinder Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Address Issues with the Clutch Master Cylinder in a 2002 Ford F-150?

  A: You should begin clutch master cylinder maintenance by removing all tubing from the automobile for bench bleeding operations. The first step involves disconnecting the push rod from the clutch master cylinder and clutch and brake pedal pivot shaft lever as well as the Clutch Pedal Position Switch (CPP). First disconnect the pushpins then disable the power supply to the air suspension system to avoid shifting during hoisting, jacking or towing. Vehicle hoisting should begin after you support it from beneath and detach the clutch hydraulic line that connects the slave cylinder and proceed with vehicle lowering. Turn the clutch master cylinder reservoir along with the clutch master cylinder 45 degrees clockwise to remove them. The rubber components must be cleaned with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB either alone or with an equivalent DOT 3 product that satisfies the Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. Next the clutch master cylinder should be thoroughly inspected for weak springs, damaged reservoir components, damaged cups and scored pistons. Before installation position the clutch master cylinder reservoir inside a vise clamp before filling it with the original brake fluid up to the indicator line. The tube end facing the clutch slave cylinder should direct flow to a waste container while keeping the reservoir liquid level constant to avoid system intrusion of air. The clutch master cylinder bleeding process should continue until strong brake fluid flow appears from the tube's quick connect coupling end. After this point use the male quick connect to open its internal parts while maintaining complete depression of the clutch master cylinder push rod. First release both the quick connect internal mechanism along with the clutch master cylinder push rod. Every step follows: The clutch master cylinder must rotate 45 degrees counterclockwise before installing pushpins and reattaching the clutch pedal position switch and connecting the clutch master cylinder push rod with its retainer bushing. Turn off any air suspension system electrical power before you raise and support the vehicle. After connecting the clutch hydraulic line to the transmission you should lower the vehicle then enable the air suspension switch (if equipped) before completing the clutch hydraulic system bleeding process.