How to fit new clutch seals and remove slave cylinder?
Fit the new valve seal to the valve stem, then fit the spacer and spring retainer to the valve stem; Fit the seal to the piston (cup towards spring), then the spring assembly to the piston; Remove the valve seal at the inner end of the assembly and prise off the old piston seal. Gently push the retainer prong down to lock it.
What is the seal on a hydraulic cylinder made of?
The piston rod seal, also called U-cup, is the main piston rod seal and is installed inside the end cover of the hydraulic cylinder to prevent leakage of hydraulic oil. The piston rod sealing ring is made of polyurethane or nitrile rubber. In some cases, it needs to be used with a supporting ring (also called a retaining ring).
Can a cup seal be fitted into a slave cylinder?
When pushing the cup seal into the cylinder, do not turn the lip under. Slave cylinders vary slightly in their internal details, but most are very like master cylinders and new seals are fitted in much the same way. However, the slave cylinder is likely to be very dirty, because of its position in the car.
What to do when you remove a slave cylinder?
The Video Course teaches you everything about modern cars. Always renew the seals whenever you dismantle the master cylinder or slave cylinder . The pushrod usually has a circlip inside the rubber cover. Use long-nosed pliers to remove it. There is usually a rubber dust cover at the pushrod end of the cylinder .
Fit the new valve seal to the valve stem, then fit the spacer and spring retainer to the valve stem; Fit the seal to the piston (cup towards spring), then the spring assembly to the piston; Remove the valve seal at the inner end of the assembly and prise off the old piston seal. Gently push the retainer prong down to lock it.
How do you remove a slave cylinder from a Marina Ital?
On some old classics, including a Marina Ital, disconnect the hydraulic pipe and unscrew the slave cylinder (towards the release lever) until the flat on its shoulder faces the clutch housing. Press the pushrod into the cylinder until it clears the release lever, then lift the rod out sideways.
When pushing the cup seal into the cylinder, do not turn the lip under. Slave cylinders vary slightly in their internal details, but most are very like master cylinders and new seals are fitted in much the same way. However, the slave cylinder is likely to be very dirty, because of its position in the car.
When to renew the seals on a master cylinder?
Always renew the seals whenever you dismantle the master cylinder or slave cylinder . The pushrod usually has a circlip inside the rubber cover. Use long-nosed pliers to remove it. There is usually a rubber dust cover at the pushrod end of the cylinder .