OEM 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Clutch Master Cylinder

2002 Chevrolet Camaro Clutch Master Cylinder Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Clutch Master Cylinder on 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?

  A: In the replacement of the Clutch Master Cylinder, it is necessary to have the following tools, namely the Hydraulic Clutch Line Separator (J36221). Start by removing the driver side instrument panel insulator as well as the drive side knee bolster. Then remove the clutch pedal pin retainer and pull off the clutch master cylinder push rod from the clutch pedal pin. Uncouple the clutch master cylinder nuts, push on nuts then U-bolt and then pull the clutch master cylinder out from the front of the dash. Lift and support the vehicle, depress the white circular release ring of the actuator hose using the Hydraulic Clutch Line Separator (J 36221) and carefully pull the master cylinder hose to separate it. Cover both hose coupling ends with dirt and damage prior to lowering the vehicle. Push the push-in retainer off the clutch master-cylinder reservoir, slide the reservoir out from hood strut bracket, and remove clutch master cylinder (and reservoir) from your vehicle. For installation, put the clutch master cylinder in the hole in the front of the dash, and put the reservoir into the hood strut bracket and hold it with the push-in retainer. Lift the car one more time but do not trust an audible click or visual assurance for the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fitting connection. Secure the clutch master cylinder hose to the clutch actuator, by pushing the hydraulic quick connect fittings together and then pulling back on them to make sure they are connected. inspect the hydraulic hoses for twists or kinks before lowering the vehicle. Mount with clutch master cylinder u-bolt, push on nuts, and nuts tightening it to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs). Reattach the clutch master cylinder push rod to the clutch pedal pin and clamp it tight using the clutch pedal pin retainer . Lastly, reinstall the drive side knee bolster and driver side instrument panel insulator, and bleed the clutch hydraulic system.