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Slave Cylinder Replacement

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NOTE:
  • Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
  • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
  • Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.
  1. Do the battery removal procedure (see REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the battery base (see step 7 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  4. Remove the clutch line bracket (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Line Bracket
    G05449353Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and the slave cylinder (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Bolts & Slave Cylinder
    G05449354Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the roll pins (C). Disconnect the clutch line (D), and remove the O-ring (E). Plug or wrap the end of the clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
  7. Install a new O-ring (A) on the clutch line (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying O-Ring
    G00486313Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the clutch line in the slave cylinder with new roll pins.
  9. Pull back the boot (D), and apply silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) to the boot and slave cylinder pushrod (E). Reinstall the boot.
  10. Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the end (F) of the slave cylinder pushrod. Tighten the slave cylinder mounting bolts (G).
  11. Install the clutch line bracket bolt.
    Fig 4: Identifying Clutch Line Bracket Bolt
    G00486314Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Do the clutch hydraulic system bleeding (see CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING  ).
  13. Install the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  14. Install the battery base (see step 50 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  15. Do the battery installation procedure (see INSTALLATION ).
  16. Check the clutch operation, and check for leaks.
  17. Test-drive the vehicle.
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