OEM 2006 Ford F-150 Clutch Slave Cylinder

2006 Ford F-150 Clutch Slave Cylinder Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the clutch slave cylinder on 2006 Ford F-150?

  A: Service and repair of the clutch slave cylinder requires first removing the transmission followed by detaching the two bolts securing it. Complete the installation by tightening the new component to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.). The service procedure for clutch slave cylinder includes evaluation for boot damage and brake fluid seepage and testing the release bearing. A rough bearing rotation indicates cylinder replacement is necessary. The clutch hydraulic system requires bleeding during installation through the process of removing the clutch reservoir cap and diaphragm followed by fluid level inspection then filling the reservoir to or above the step mark before reinstalling the cap and diaphragm. Press the clutch pedal several times to establish hydraulic stability before hoisting the vehicle while it remains in neutral gear. Position the vinyl hose onto the bleeder screw which lets its opposite end dip into brake fluid-filled solution within a containment vessel. An assistant should depress and release the clutch pedal five times before holding down the pedal for the assistant to loosen the bleeder screw. This procedure allows atmospheric pressure to escape. You should tighten the bleeder screw until no more air bubbles emerge from the vinyl hose during the procedure. To complete the procedure replace the cover and tighten the bleeder screw before checking the pedal for fluid leaks by pumping it repeatedly. The pedal must undergo two short cycles and three full travel cycles. Check and replenish the clutch reservoir to the appropriate level as the last step of the procedure. You need to use only DOT 3 approved brake fluid for your car since it protects brake components and avoid putting brake fluid near painted or plastic items.