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A3 Mk2

Removing and installing clutch slave cylinder together with release bearing
Removing and installing clutch slave cylinder together with release bearing
  Note
Slave cylinder and release bearing are one unit and can only be renewed together.
Removing
l  Gearbox removed
   
–  Release retaining clip -2- with a screwdriver and pull bleeder connection -4- off slave cylinder -1-.
  A30-0137
–  Remove bolts -arrows-.
–  Take off slave cylinder together with release bearing -A-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:
  Caution
Tighten securing bolts for slave cylinder in small steps. Otherwise mounting lugs -arrows- can be damaged.
–  Tighten bolts securing slave cylinder / release bearing → Item.
  A30-0012
–  Check O-ring -3- for damage and renew if necessary.
–  Press bleeder connection -4- onto connection on clutch slave cylinder -1- so that retaining clip -2- snaps into place.
–  Pull on bleeder connection to check it is secure.
–  Bleed clutch system → Chapter.
  A30-0137

Clutch identification > < Exploded view - clutch release mechanism, slave cylinder