What to Do When the Clutch Slave Cylinder is Leaking Oil?
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It is recommended to replace the entire assembly if the clutch slave cylinder is leaking oil. Below are the relevant details: 1. Explanation: Leakage in the clutch slave cylinder is caused by wear and tear of the piston, rubber seals, and cups inside the cylinder, which fail to contain the clutch fluid. Since replacement parts for the clutch slave cylinder are not readily available, repairing or replacing individual components like seals is impractical, making a full assembly replacement the only viable option. 2. Working Principle: When the clutch pedal is depressed, hydraulic fluid from the clutch master cylinder is delivered to the slave cylinder via high-pressure lines. The pressure of the hydraulic fluid acts on the plunger cup inside the slave cylinder, pushing the plunger rod forward. The plunger rod then moves the release lever forward, which in turn presses the release bearing against the release lever, thereby disengaging the clutch and cutting off power transmission between the engine and the drivetrain.