Genuine Volkswagen Golf Clutch Slave Cylinder

Volkswagen Golf Clutch Slave Cylinder Parts and Q&A

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  Q: What precautions should be taken when disconnecting the battery and removing the Clutch Slave Cylinder from the transaxle on Volkswagen Golf?

  A:

  If the battery is disconnected, several systems must be re-learned before they will work properly. The clutch release cylinder may also be referred to as the slave cylinder. On 5-speed models, the release cylinder is located on the top of the transaxle housing and access is from the engine compartment. On 6-speed models, the release cylinder and release bearing are a single unit, located in the bell housing of the transaxle. Begin by disconnecting the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Next, remove the engine top cover/air filter assembly, followed by the battery and battery tray. If needed, disconnect the gear selector cables from the gear selector levers, remove the clip, and take out the relay lever. Unscrew the nut and remove the selector lever from the top of the transaxle, then remove the bolts and the shift cable bracket. Remove the transaxle support bracket mounting fasteners and bracket, keeping rags handy as some fluid will spill when the line is disconnected. Pull the fluid pipe retaining clip from the union on the release cylinder, then pull the pipe from the union. Remove the release cylinder mounting bolts and take out the release cylinder from the transaxle. For installation, lubricate the end of the pushrod with copper grease and apply lithium-base grease to the area of the boot that seats in the bore in the transaxle. Install the release cylinder, ensuring it is inserted straight into its bore to allow the pushrod to seat properly. Connect the pressure line to the cylinder, insert the clip, and ensure the line is securely attached. Install the release cylinder mounting bolt and tighten it to the specified torque. The remainder of the installation follows the reverse order of removal, with additional steps including bleeding the system, checking the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and adding as necessary, and washing off any spilled brake fluid with water.