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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Optra - Mexico 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Clutch 🢒 Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1290058 Size: SH

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

  1. Remove the locking clip.
  2. Remove the push rod fixing pin and push rod.

    3. Object Number: 1251808 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the hose clamp on the master cylinder.
  4. Disconnect the master cylinder hose.

    5. Object Number: 1251809 Size: SH
  5. Remove the master cylinder pipe.

    6. Object Number: 1251810 Size: SH
  6. Remove the clutch master cylinder nuts.
  7. Remove the clutch master cylinder.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1251812 Size: SH
  1. Install the clutch master cylinder and clutch master cylinder nuts.

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


    Object Number: 1251809 Size: SH
  2. Install the master cylinder pipe.

    3. Object Number: 1251808 Size: SH
  3. Connect the master cylinder hose.
  4. Connect the hose clamp on the master cylinder.

    5. Object Number: 1290058 Size: SH
  5. Install the push rod fixing pin and push rod.
  6. Install the locking clip.
  7. Bleed the air.
  8. Adjust the clutch pedal. Refer to Clutch Pedal Free Travel Adjustment .
  9. Fill the reservoir with clutch/brake fluid up to the proper level.