OEM 2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty Clutch Master Cylinder

2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty Clutch Master Cylinder Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the clutch master cylinder and reservoir on 2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

  A: A complete removal of the clutch hydraulic system as an entire vehicle assembly becomes necessary before installing a new clutch master cylinder assembly because the clutch master cylinder functions only within the assembly. Start by detaching the clutch hydraulic tube from its dash clip installation while setting the vehicle on a hoist with neutral transmission selection. With the clutch control systems running 5.4L and 6.8L simply unlock the clutch slave cylinder through the heat shield sliding and complete the slave cylinder removal from transmission using counter-clockwise rotational pressure to twist and compress. Positioning the clutch slave cylinder and hydraulic tube forward below the left engine bank allows the floor pan clip to be disconnected from the clutch hydraulic tube which ensures easy clutch master cylinder unlocking from the clutch support bracket and pedal. Lowering the vehicle enables workers to access the clips of the push rod retaining area where they can detach the push rod from the clutch pedal before discarding the push rod bushing. Detach the push rod clutch pedal position switch with its switch cover before breaking free the power distribution box from its bracket to access the clutch master cylinder. To uninstall the clutch master cylinder you must turn and compress it in a clockwise direction 45 degrees. Treat the situation with care because brake fluid can hurt both painted surfaces and plastics so immediately wipe the affected area with water in case of spillage. Establish proper orientation of the clutch pedal position switch facing the tab of the clutch master cylinder while the wiring connector sits at the 12 o'clock position to prevent hardware damage and hindered clutch pedal effectiveness. Installation requires reversing the disassembly method while checking that the push rod becomes unremovable and using fresh push rod and bushing. Drop the heat shield toward the transmission case in front of the slave cylinder unit it reaches the transmission case. A test for regular system operations should be conducted after the clutch pedal presses to seat the push rod in the master cylinder.