Sidekick JX 4D Hard Top 4WD L4-1.6L (1997)
Clutch Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Clean around reservoir cap and take out fluid with syringe or such.
2. Remove push rod clevis pin.
3. Disconnect fluid pipe from master cylinder.
NOTE: Do not allow fluid to get on painted surfaces.
4. Remove master cylinder attaching nuts.
5. Remove master cylinder assembly and gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. To bleed air from master cylinder itself, tilt it as shown in the figure and add fluid into it.
NOTE: After bleeding air from master cylinder, plug pipe hole in it to prevent fluid from spilling out of it till pipe is connected.
2. Install master cylinder assembly and new gasket to body, attaching nuts and push rod clevis pin.
NOTE: Do not reuse gasket.
3. Torque flare nut to 16 Nm (11.5 ft. lbs.) and mounting nut to 13 Nm (114 inch lbs.).
4. Connect fluid pipe and torque flare nut to specification.
5. Install push rod clevis pin.
6. Fill reservoir with specified brake fluid and check fluid leakage.
