Defender Clutch Cylinder Slave Replacement Guide
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CLUTCH
4
REPAIR
Clutch pedal setting
1. Loosen both locknuts on master cylinder push
rod.
2. Check distance from lower edge of clutch pedal
to floor. Correct measurement is 140 mm (5.50
in) without floor mat.
3. Adjust pedal stop to obtain correct setting.
4. Adjust master cylinder push rod to obtain
approximately 1.5 mm (0.06 in) free play
between push rod and master cylinder piston.
5. Tighten push rod locknuts.
6. Check operation of clutch pedal and ensure that
there is minimum of 6 mm (0.25in) of free play
before pressure is felt.
7. Fit pedal box top cover and multiplug bracket
using a new gasket and secure with screws.
8. Connect multiplug and harness clip to pedal
bracket.
9. Bleed clutch hydraulic system. See
Adjustment.
CYLINDER - CLUTCH SLAVE
Service repair no - 33.35.01
Remove
1. Disconnect pipe from slave cylinder.
CAUTION: Plug the connections.
2. Position container to catch spillage.
3. Remove 2 bolts securing slave cylinder to bell
housing.
4. Withdraw slave cylinder from bell housing and
push rod.
Refit
5. Clean ends of pipes, bell housing and slave
cylinder mating faces.
6. Lubricate end of push rod with Molybdenum
disulphide gease.
7. Locate slave cylinder to push rod and bell
housing.
8. Fit bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
9. Connect clutch pipe to slave clyinder.
10. Bleed clutch system. See Adjustment.