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Operating Cylinder: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Before installing the operating cylinder, apply grease to the contact point of the release lever and operating cylinder.

      Grease: 

      NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent 

    • Be sure to install the clutch hose with the mark side facing upward.
    • Be careful not to twist the clutch hose during installation.
    • Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    Operating cylinder 

    T1: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    T2: 37 N.m (3.8 kgf-m, 27.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Operating Cylinder Mounting Bolts
    G09482828Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Hose, Mark And Operating Cylinder
    G09482829Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    Air intake boot 

    3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb) 

  2. After bleeding air from the operating cylinder, ensure that the clutch operates properly. < Ref. to CLUTCH FLUID AIR BLEEDING . >