Removal and Servicing of Clutch Master Cylinder to Slave Cylinder Connections

This video demonstrates the proper techniques for disconnecting and connecting the clutch hydraulic line at the concentric slave cylinder. These procedures apply to clutch hydraulics on various vehicles from the Ford, GM, Chevrolet and Dodge families.

(Presented by Gary Croyle of Perfection)

If you need help bleeding a clutch hydraulic system on a Ford Ranger or Mazda B Series pickup please refer to the following video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgNTDGwcjZc

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• slave cylinder connector
• concentric slave cylinder
• clutch hydraulic connector
• clutch line
• clutch hose
• ford ranger
• mazda pickup
• clutch connector problems
• clutch tube

[piglett2195]

i myself have done the torch "fix" on the plastic slave cylinder line

getting something apart on a truck that is more than 20 years old can at times be really tough.

at some point i just cut the line so i could get the tranny down, I faught it but it didn't wish to give in.

good vid thanks

[perfectionclutch]

@piglett2195 The connector can often get corroded or even clogged with road dust. Getting it loosened up first may help, trying to get debris out and loosen up the plug a bit BEFORE trying to release it. One thing that does not work is pulling on the connector while trying to get it to unlock, the tabs just dig in harder and harder. Thanks, Gary

[volvo09]

Very informative. Did a clutch job on a 98 Ranger last year and wished I watched this video before I started! The quick connect was the style without the lip on the end, so I had to push it in, and push it in farther with a screwdriver like you showed before it came free. I was getting pretty nervous!

[perfectionclutch]

@freddythestandard Freddy, this really isn't enough info or description to advise you with correctly. Best thing would be to call us, tell us the application and describe what the issue is, then we can suggest. The real problem is frequently mis-diagnosed and someone tries to figure a way around a problem that they haven't figured out. Gary

[freddythestandard]

@perfectionclutch oh sorry we had a miscommunication, there is no crack but he says he needs either a slave cylinder or an arm extension? not quite sure what he means. but what can this affect he said hes been driving it like that for a year? should i buy it or should I avoid it?

[perfectionclutch]

@freddythestandard An 8" crack, the fluid should be all gone, leaked out. Is it a plastci body slave cylinder, are you seeing the mold line as a crack? Gary

[freddythestandard]

@perfectionclutch excuse me this guy is trying to sell me this truck and it has an 8inch crack in the slave cylinder? What kind of things does this mess up?

[jeepers2655]

stupidest Idea they ever came up with,old clutch fork was much easier.

[perfectionclutch]

@happy543210

I can't speak for Ford, or GM or Dodge as they have all used them, or anything beyond the clutch system but I think it has to do with buying the parts PRE-BLED as sub assemplies and then they just install and make the final connection on the line. Gary

[happy543210]

Why does Ford insist on using "quick" disconnects on everything???? I guess they're too good to use a simple "screw on" connection any more.