Clutch cable removal HELP

[Growl60]

Im having a hard time removing the clutch cable coming from the master cylinder from the transmission. Is there a special procedure for this? Can I do this with ordinary tools instead of a removal tool? I really need help, its the last thing stopping me from removing the transmission.

 

[4x4junkie]

You must mean the clutch hose?

There should be a white plastic collar around the fitting where the hose attaches into the slave cyl. fitting. Take a slothead screwdriver (two, if needed) and shove that white collar all the way down into the connector until you cannot see it any more (it MUST be down all the way before it'll release). The connector should then pop apart.

 

[Growl60]

Something doesnt look right. Nothing is budging on it. Suggestions?

Sorry about the crappy cell phone pic.

 

[adsm08]

You sir, have a problem. The release collar is gone.

What I usually do at this point is cut the line, drop the trans, get a new line and slave. You will have to pop the roll pin to take the slave out then.

 

[Growl60]

Thank you, time to cut the line. I planned on replacing the slave cylinder and the clutch anyway. So Ill just throw a line on there too. Is the mastre cylinder savable?

 

[adsm08]

Yeah, Master can be saved. There is a roll pin at the top of the line/bottom of the master, that can be popped out with a small punch. Then the line just comes out of the master.

 

[Growl60]

Yeah I ended up cutting it. Will I have to bleed the master cylinder when I put it all back together?

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I think so. There is a vid showing how to bench bleed floating around in one or more threads. Tho regular bleeding may work as well. Making a vacuum bleeder is fairly simple and makes the job easier and quicker.
Good luck,

Richard

 

[mk42gunner]

For future reference, the release collars can be purchased separately. My cousin had to buy one when he was working on his 6.5 Chevy diesel. I think he ended up going to a Truck dealership to get it.

I usually save them when I replace a mastercylinder; they don't take up much room in the tool box.

I have also thought about using a piece cut from a creditcard for an emergency replacement.

Robert