Directions for the 1993 Nissan Truck Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement Clutch

The clutch slave cylinder converts foot pedal pressure to hydraulic pressure for shifting gears.

The clutch slave cylinder in your 1993 Nissan truck converts your foot pedal pressure to hydraulic pressure for shifting gears. It may be time to replace the clutch slave cylinder when your clutch pedal seems soft and cushioned. This means that hydraulic fluid is leaking and air is filling the inside of the clutch system. As this situation worsens, you will eventually lose the ability to shift gears. Replacing the clutch slave cylinder is something you can do yourself, saving a lot of money. You should allow yourself at least three or fours to finish the job.

Difficulty:

Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Ratchet and socket
• Jack
• Jack stands
• Pliers
• Box-end wrench
• Spring compression tool

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable using a ratchet and socket, raise the front of the truck with a jack, allow the truck to rest on jack stands, then locate the clutch slave cylinder to the right of the transmission bell housing beneath the engine.

2. Install the spring compression tool onto the clutch fork spring, then compress the spring with pliers until the spring separates from the clutch fork.

3. Loosen the fitting on the hydraulic line to the slave cylinder using a box-end wrench, then remove the hydraulic line with your hands.

4. Rotate the slave cylinder push-rod clockwise with your hands to make some room, then unbolt the slave cylinder using a ratchet and socket, and remove the slave cylinder with your hands.

5. Attach the hydraulic line to the new slave cylinder using the box-end wrench, install the new slave cylinder by bolting it in place using a ratchet and socket, then rotate the cylinder push-rod counter-clockwise until it attaches to the clutch fork.

6. Squeeze the tension spring with pliers, then insert the spring onto the clutch fork and release the pliers.

7. Complete the installation by following steps 1 through 5 in reverse.

References

• "Nissan/Datsun Pickups & Pathfinder: Pick-up (1980 thru 1997) Pathfinder (1987 thru 1995) (Haynes Manuals)"; John Haynes; 2001

Resources

• Autozone: Free Online Repair Guides for All Vehicle Makes and Models (Free Membership Required)