Vitara JLX 4WD Clutch Master Cylinder Removal and Installation
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Do not reuse piston assembly and circlip.
Inspect cylinder bore for scoring or corrosion. It is best to replace corroded cylinder. Corrosion can be identified as pits or excessive roughness.
NOTE: Polishing bore of cylinder with anything abrasive is prohibited, as damage to cylinder bore may occur.
Rinse cylinder in clean brake fluid. Shake excess rinsing fluid from cylinder. Do not use a cloth to dry cylinder, as lint from cloth cannot be kept away
from cylinder bore surfaces.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Before installation, wash each part in specified brake fluid.
1. Apply brake fluid to inside of piston assembly and cylinder body.
2. Install piston assembly into cylinder.
3. With piston pushed down, install circlip (1) as shown.
4. Install boot.
5. Tighten lock nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Clevis lock nut (a): 10 Nm (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 ft. lbs.)