Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A4 Mk3 > Power transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox 0B4, four-wheel drive | Clutch, control | Exploded view - clutch hydraulics

Renewing clutch slave cylinder

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t	Engine bung set -VAS 6122-

t	Safety goggles

Removing

–	Observe notes on removing and installing clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder → Chapter.

Note

Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the gearbox. If necessary, clean the gearbox housing.

–	Remove rear noise insulation (loosen fasteners -2- and -3-).

WARNING

Risk of eye injury.

Wear safety goggles.

–	Release retaining clip -2- using a screwdriver and pull out to limit stop.

–	Disconnect hose from clutch slave cylinder and plug hose.

–	Remove bolt -3- and pull out clutch slave cylinder -1- to the rear.

Note

Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung set -VAS 6122- to prevent dirt from entering.

Installing clutch slave cylinder

Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:

Note

t	Renew O-ring if damaged.

t	If the clutch slave cylinder is inserted at an angle, there is a danger that the operating rod will be guided past the clutch release lever.

–	When installing, press in clutch slave cylinder -1- so that securing bolt -3- can be fitted easily. Tightening torque → Item

–	Press in retaining clip -2- as far as stop.

–	Push pipe into clutch slave cylinder until it engages audibly.

–	Pull on pipe/hose assembly to check it is secure.

–	Bleed clutch system → Chapter.

–	Install rear noise insulation → Rep. gr.66.

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