C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1997)
Clutch Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder Replacement
NOTICE: If servicing a vehicle that requires master cylinder, reservoir, or tubing replacement, the entire master cylinder assembly must be replaced.
Replacement of individual components cannot be performed. A complete pre-filled, pre-bled master cylinder assembly must be installed.
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Tool Required:
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J 36221 Quick Connect Disengagement Tool
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Push rod from the clutch pedal.
2. Hydraulic tube from the concentric slave cylinder quick connect coupling.
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Use special tool J 36221 to depress the white plastic sleeve on the quick connect coupling to separate the clutch line from the concentric slave
cylinder.
3. Tubes clips from wiring harness bracket and sheet metal.
4. Master cylinder from the cowl panel.
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To remove, the master cylinder body must be rotated 45° clockwise.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Master cylinder to the cowl panel.
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Install the master cylinder by holding at a 45° angle and rotating counterclockwise. Be careful not to over rotate the master cylinder or damage
will occur.
2. Hydraulic tube to the concentric slave cylinder quick connect coupling.
3. Tube clips to the wiring harness bracket and the sheet metal.
4. Push rod to the clutch pedal.
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Check the reservoir for fluid, if required, add GM Delco Supreme No. 11(R)Brake Fluid or the equivalent.
