## Clutch

#### Slave Cylinder Replacement

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NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately water.

1. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and the slave cylinder (B).

1. Remove the roll pins (C). Disconnect the clutch line (D),and remove the O-ring (E). Plug the end of the clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid coming out.

1. Install the slave cylinder in the reverse order of removal. Install the new O-ring (A).

1. Pull the boot (B) back and apply grease to the boot and slave cylinder rod (C). Reinstall the boot.

1. Apply Urea Grease UM264 (P/N 41211-PY5-305) to the tip of the push rod of the slave cylinder. Tighten the slave cylinder mounting bolts to 22 Nm (2.2 kgf/m, 1.6 lbf/ft).

1. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.

   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the slave cylinder by overtightning the bleeder screw.

- Attach a hose to the bleeder screw (A) and suspended the hose in a container of brake fluid.
- Make sure there is an adequate supply of fluid at the clutch master cylinder, then slowly pump the clutch pedal until no more bubbles appear at the bleeder hose.
- Refill the clutch master cylinder with fluid when done.
- Always use only Genuine Honda DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid.

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