We replace hydraulic drive parts when faults are detected.
Removal of the clutch release bearing with the slave cylinder as an assembly
We remove the gearbox (see the article — Removal and installation of the Renault Duster manual gearbox).
Using a 10 mm socket, we undo the two bolts securing the slave cylinder.
We extract the slave cylinder with the bearing and the fluid supply pipe.
Using a screwdriver, we prise out the pipe retainer.
We remove the pipe retainer.
We disconnect the fluid supply pipe with the adapter as an assembly from the slave cylinder.
There is a sealing ring on the pipe (arrow in the photo).
We transfer the pipe to the new slave cylinder with bearing as an assembly.
If the adapter needs to be removed, then…
We prise with a screwdriver and remove the adapter retainer.
We separate the adapter and the pipe.
A rubber ring is fitted on the adapter.
Two rubber rings are fitted on the other end of the adapter. If the rings are deformed, we replace them.
We install the parts in the reverse order.
Removal of the clutch hydraulic drive master cylinder
Having undone the securing nuts, we move the cooling system expansion tank aside without disconnecting the hoses.
We disconnect the clutch hydraulic drive hose from the master cylinder.
Under the instrument panel, we bend back the sound insulation secured from below to the instrument panel.
We prise out the terminal retainer with a screwdriver.
We remove the master cylinder rod terminal from the pedal pin.
If the master cylinder is being removed for replacement, we remove the rod terminal using pliers.
In the engine compartment, we disconnect from the reservoir on the master brake cylinder the fluid supply hose to the clutch master cylinder.
Turning the clutch master cylinder clockwise, we withdraw it from the opening in the front panel.
We remove the rubber hose from the master cylinder union.
The master cylinder is sealed in the front panel by a rubber gasket.
We install the clutch master cylinder in the reverse order.
Replacement of the clutch hydraulic drive hose and pipe
We undo the expansion tank securing nuts and move the tank aside without disconnecting the hoses.
We pump out the brake fluid from the brake and clutch hydraulic drive reservoir.
We press the terminal retainer and remove the pipe terminal from the adapter.
Under the battery platform, we extract the pipe from the holder on the gearbox.
We extract the pipe from the holder on the bracket of the left power unit mount.
We prise with a screwdriver and extract the hose retainer from the clutch master cylinder union.
We disconnect the hose from the master cylinder. We extract the hose with the pipe from the engine compartment.
Using a 10 mm pipe spanner, we undo the pipe union while holding the hose terminal with a 14 mm spanner.
We separate the hose and the pipe.
To replace the pipe, using a special 10 mm spanner, we undo the pipe union while holding the terminal with a 14 mm spanner.
We assemble and install the hose and pipe in the reverse order.
The hose terminal is sealed by a rubber ring.
If the ring is deformed, we replace it.
After installing the hose and pipe, we bleed the clutch hydraulic drive.
