OEM Chevrolet Corvette Clutch Master Cylinder

Chevrolet Corvette Clutch Master Cylinder Parts and Q&A

• Master Cylinder
  19331709
  Q: How to replace the Clutch Master Cylinder on Chevrolet Corvette?

  A:

  One begins Clutch Master Cylinder replacement by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable and taking off the left instrument panel lower insulator panel. Begin by removing the Clutch Master Cylinder rod retainer then pull out the Clutch Master Cylinder rod from the clutch pedal. Raise the vehicle before you remove the windshield washer solvent container. First disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder hose from its clip under the Brake Master Cylinder and then remove the Clutch Hose connection retaining clip followed by separating the Clutch Hose from the Clutch Master Cylinder connection. Protect both ends from damage and dirt contamination as you work. Lower the vehicle on the hoist and remove the Clutch Master Cylinder reservoir from its bracket. The Clutch Master Cylinder requires a 45-degree clockwise rotation followed by dash panel release before complete removal of both the Clutch Master Cylinder and reservoir. Installation requires positioning the Clutch Master Cylinder and reservoir in a 45-degree angle before dash panel insertion to secure unless you continue rotating beyond this stage. Fasten the Clutch Master Cylinder reservoir to its reservoir bracket position while reinserting the windshield washer solvent container. After raising the vehicle again install the desired retaining clip for the Clutch Hose connection. Fuse the quick connect components of the clutch actuator cylinder hose to the Clutch Master Cylinder hose while ensuring proper sealage by pressing together the connectors and verifying proper engagement through hose pullback tests. Make sure the clutch hydraulic hoses show no kinks or twists and then install the clutch actuator cylinder hose into the hose retaining clip beneath the Brake Master Cylinder. Position the vehicle at its bottom point before mounting the Clutch Master Cylinder rod into the clutch pedal through the clutch pedal retainer. Install the left instrument panel lower insulator panel then reconnect the negative Battery Cable and tighten the bolt to 15 nm (11 ft. Lbs.). Before completing the operation you must program the transmitters while performing a clutch hydraulic system bleed.
• Master Cylinder
  12564455
  Q: How to service and repair the Clutch Master Cylinder on Chevrolet Corvette?

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  The Clutch Master Cylinder service process begins by disconnecting the vehicle's negative Battery Cable. Begin the Clutch Master Cylinder service by first removing the three components: lh i/p lower insulator panel, Clutch Master Cylinder rod retainer and Clutch Master Cylinder rod. These components are located on the clutch pedal. Proceed by removing the windshield washer solvent container afterward raise and properly support the vehicle. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder hose by pulling it from the hose retaining clip located at the engine's back end. The hydraulic clutch line separator (J 36221) enables users to disconnect the master cylinder hose by depressing its white circular release ring while pulling gently on the line while maintenance personnel take care to shield both hose ends from contaminants and scraping. Lower the vehicle off its hoist while it remains in place before taking out the Clutch Master Cylinder reservoir push-in fasteners. First rotate the Clutch Master Cylinder a 45-degree anti-clockwise turn to dislodge it from the dash panel before extracting it out of the vehicle. Position the Clutch Master Cylinder and reservoir before orientating the master cylinder at a 45-degree angle when you should insert it into the dash panel while rotating clockwise to secure it without exceeding the proper rotation angle. Start by reinstalling the Clutch Master Cylinder reservoir followed by reattaching its push-in fasteners followed by reinstalling the windshield washer solvent container. Reposition the vehicle keeping the clutch actuator cylinder hose next to the master cylinder hose before carefully joining both components using their quick connect fittings. First inspect the clutch hydraulic hoses for kinks and twists and afterward route the clutch actuator cylinder hose to the hose retaining clip near the engine's back end. After placing the vehicle in its proper position, fasten the Clutch Master Cylinder rod to the clutch pedal by using the rod retainer. The lh i/p lower insulator panel returns to its place before you attach the negative Battery Cable with a bolt tightness set to 15 nm (11 ft. Lbs.). The last steps involve transmitter programming then hydraulic clutch bleeding.