Transmission
Clutch Slave Cylinder
The clutch slave cylinder pushes the release bearing to disengage the clutch hydraulically.
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What it does
- Converts hydraulic pressure into clutch release motion
- Works with the master cylinder
- Internal or external (bell housing) type
When it fails
- Low or soft clutch pedal
- Fluid leak at the gearbox
- Gears hard to engage
- Pedal sticks to the floor
How to diagnose
- Check the clutch fluid level
- Look for leaks at the slave
- Bleed the clutch line
- Check the master cylinder too
Maintenance
- Replace master and slave together
- Bleed the system after replacement
Use the diagnosis order. When a part fails, confirm each hypothesis with measurements before replacing anything — codes and symptoms overlap.