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Clutch Controls - Clutch Controls—Vehicles Built From: 12/2003 Maverick 2005 (08/2004-)
Description and Operation

The clutch controls system consists of:

  • clutch pedal
  • clutch master cylinder
  • clutch slave cylinder
  • clutch hydraulic fluid tube

The clutch master cylinder transmits fluid pressure to the clutch slave cylinder which, in turn, presses the integral release bearing against the pressure plate, releasing the clutch disc.

The clutch master cylinder uses brake fluid and shares a common reservoir with the brake master cylinder.

Diagnosis and Testing > < Specifications - Vehicles Built From: 12-2003