GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Epica 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Clutch 🢒 Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1255809 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    2. Important: Before disconnecting the reservoir tank hose, remove the clutch/brake fluid from the reservoir tank.

  2. Disconnect the spring clamp on the master cylinder. Remove the reservoir hose.

    3. Object Number: 1255810 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the pipe connected to the master cylinder.

    4. Object Number: 1255790 Size: SH
  4. Remove the locking washer and the piston rod bolt from the clutch pedal and the piston rod clevis.

    5. Object Number: 1255811 Size: SH
  5. Remove the locknuts on the master cylinder bracket. Remove the master cylinder in the direction of the engine compartment.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1255811 Size: SH
  1. Install the master cylinder to the mounting bolts and install the locknuts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the clutch master cylinder locknuts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1255810 Size: SH
  2. Connect the pipe to the master cylinder.

    3. Object Number: 1255809 Size: SH
  3. Connect the reservoir hose to the master cylinder and tighten the spring clamp.

    4. Object Number: 1255790 Size: SH
  4. Coat the piston rod bolt with multi-purpose grease.
  5. Install the piston rod clevis, the piston rod bolt, and the locking washer onto the clutch pedal.
  6. Bleed the air. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding .
  7. Adjust the clutch pedal. Refer to Clutch Pedal Free Travel Adjustment .
  8. Fill the reservoir with clutch/brake fluid up to the MAX level.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable.