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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 42371 Hydraulic Clutch Line Separator

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the shift lever. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement.
  2. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 776999  Size: SH
  4. Using J 42371 push back on the sleeve on the quick connect in order to disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder to clutch master cylinder quick connect fitting.
  5. Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the backup lamp switch.
  6. Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connector from the vehicle speed sensor.
  7. Remove the engine electrical wiring harness clip from the fuel pipe bracket.

  8. Object Number: 775356  Size: SH
  9. Remove the fuel pipes from the fuel pipe bracket.
  10. Support the transmission using a suitable transmission jack.
  11. Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement.

  12. Object Number: 1990237  Size: SH
  13. Remove the transmission to clutch housing bolts (1).
  14. Remove the transmission from the clutch housing.

  15. Object Number: 775394  Size: SH
  16. If servicing the clutch, remove the clutch housing bolts and studs.
  17. Remove the clutch housing.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 775394  Size: SH
  1. Install the clutch housing if previously removed.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the clutch housing bolts and studs.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts and studs to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1990237  Size: SH
  5. Position the transmission to the clutch housing.
  6. Install the transmission to clutch housing bolts (1).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

  8. Install the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement.
  9. Remove the transmission jack.

  10. Object Number: 775356  Size: SH
  11. Install the fuel pipes to the fuel pipe bracket.
  12. Install the engine electrical wiring harness clip to the fuel pipe bracket.
  13. Connect the electrical wiring harness connector to the backup lamp switch.
  14. Connect the electrical wiring harness connector to the vehicle speed sensor.

  15. Object Number: 776999  Size: SH

    Note: DO NOT rely on an audible click or a visual verification on the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fitting connection.

  16. Connect the clutch actuator cylinder hose to the clutch master cylinder hose.
  17. Push together the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fittings, then pull back on the fittings to verify engagement.
  18. Check the clutch hydraulic hose for kinks or twists.
  19. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement.
  20. Fill the transmission with the proper fluid to the correct level.
  21. Install the shift lever. Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement.
  22. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding.