Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
Clutch Slave Cylinder: Service and Repair
LINKAGE
REMOVAL
NOTE: The hydraulic linkage is serviced as a complete assembly only. The individual components must not be overhauled or serviced separately.
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove nuts attaching slave cylinder (3) to clutch housing.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect slave cylinder quick disconnect. If disconnected hydraulic linkage must be replaced.
3. Remove slave cylinder from housing.
4. Remove hydraulic fluid line (7) clip from the lower dash panel flange.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Remove clip holding clutch master cylinder (8) push rod to clutch pedal (5).
7. Slide clutch master cylinder push rod off clutch pedal pin (2).
8. Disconnect clutch pedal position switch connector (6) from wiring harness.
9. Remove nuts holding clutch master cylinder to dash panel.
10. Verify that cap on clutch master cylinder reservoir (1) is tight to avoid undue spillage during removal.
11. Remove screws attaching clutch fluid reservoir (1) to dash panel.
12. Pull clutch master cylinder from dash panel.
13. Remove hydraulic linkage components from vehicle as an assembly.
INSTALLATION