Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing clutch slave cylinder Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Hose clamps, up to 25 mm -3094- Removing   Note t  If you suspect a defective clutch slave cylinder, perform function test prior to renewing → Chapter „Notes on removing and installing clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder“. t  If the slave cylinder is removed from gearbox with the pipe/hose assembly still attached, make sure you do not press the clutch pedal. Otherwise, the piston will be pressed out of the slave cylinder and be destroyed.

–  Remove air cleaner housing → Injection and ignition system; Rep. gr.24.

–  Clamp off hose on pipe/hose assembly between clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder using hose clamp -3094-.

–  Remove bolts -arrows- and detach clutch slave cylinder -A- with pipe/hose assembly -B- still attached.   Note t  Make sure that no brake fluid escapes onto the gearbox. If this does happen, clean the affected area thoroughly.

t  Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping brake fluid. –  Release clip -3- with a screwdriver and disconnect pipe/hose assembly -1- from connection -4-.   Note -Item 2- can be disregarded.   Caution Risk of brake fluid escaping. Do not press clutch pedal after removing clutch slave cylinder. Installing l  Tightening torque → Chapter „Exploded view - hydraulics (LHD)“ Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:

–  Connect pipe/hose assembly -B- to clutch slave cylinder -A-. –  Lubricate end of plunger of clutch slave cylinder -A- with MoS2 grease. –  Install clutch slave cylinder and tighten bolts -arrows- to specified torque. –  Bleed clutch system → Chapter. –  Install air cleaner housing → Injection and ignition system; Rep. gr.24.