6.1 Clutch Components for V6 Models
2. The clutch pedal drives the master cylinder, which in turn drives the slave cylinder through a pressure device.
Clutch Master Cylinder
3. To access the master cylinder, remove the right front wheel.
4. Partially empty the reservoir from fluid with a rubber bulb or open one of the disc brake caliper bleeders. Attach the hose to the bleed valve (put the other end of the hose into a vessel), have an assistant depress the brake pedal and remove the bolt while the pedal is depressed to the floor. Tighten the bolt again before releasing the pedal. In this case, it will be possible to avoid air entering the hydraulic system.
5. Disconnect the push rod from the clutch pedal, remove both cylinder bolts and pull the cylinder towards the wheel housing. The hose and connections may not be disconnected at this time, but be careful not to bend the metal connections. Don't forget to install two O-rings on the cylinder mounting flange.
Warning: Brake fluid is poisonous and will corrode the paintwork if it comes into contact with it.
6. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the hose from the cylinder connection. Collect the leaking liquid. Loosen the cap nut and remove the pressure tube. Seal the ends of the hose and connections properly.
7. Install in reverse order. Connect the hose before placing the cylinder in the correct position.
8. After installation, bleed the system and adjust the pedal clearance as described below.
Clutch pedal clearance (V6 engine)
9. After installing the cylinder or if there is no clearance at the top of the clutch pedal, install the clutch release lever connected to the slave cylinder pusher and move it (see illustration). The stroke should be 11 mm.
6.9 The free travel of the clutch release lever is measured between the arrows
10. The clearance is set by adjusting the length of the push rod of the brake master cylinder. At the end of the push rod, the gap should be 0 - 1 mm (see illustration). It cannot be measured, it must be felt. If the clearance is accurate, the travel of the clutch release lever will be set as shown in illustration 6.9.
6.10 The gap between the arrows must correspond to the value indicated in the text; to check, grasp the push rod with your fingers and move it.
Note: After bleeding the clutch system, add fluid to the reservoir reservoir.
Clutch slave cylinder
11. The illustration shows the cylinder in working position. Two connections suitable for the cylinder are visible, i.e. hydraulic pipeline (1) and air vent hose (2).
6.11 Clutch slave cylinder 1. Hydraulic pipeline; 2. Air duct; 3. Mounting bolts
To remove the cylinder, partially drain the brake fluid (as described for master cylinder removal) and remove both connections from the slave cylinder.
12. Remove the bolts securing the cylinder to the gearbox and remove the cylinder.
13. Install in reverse order. Finally, bleed the hydraulic system and check the clearance of the clutch release lever. If necessary, install the master cylinder push rod as described above.