Hydraulic Clutch Disconnect Fitting

[HarleyJohn]

I'm dropping the transmission in my '88 5 Speed 4X4 Ranger to replace the slave cylinder. I've got the quick disconnect tool (PN 308-182) and am trying to use it to separate the clutch hydraulic line from the slave cylinder at the out side of the bell housing. I have the white collar, with its gap (shaped like a chevron) and am trying to fit the tool over the collar to then slide it into the bell housing and release the hydraulic line.

The tool is not fully fitting over the white collar, and does not seem to be causing the collar to compress so that it can be slid towards the slave cylinder, so that the quick disconnect can disconnect.

Am I missing something obvious?

Thanks,

John

 

[HarleyJohn]

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This tread seems to describe the issue I'm having.

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151533&highlight=slave

Am I just suppose to use the tool to push on the shoulder of the white collar, not actually go over the collar? If so, then my issue is that the collar won't push fully into the fitting to activate the disconnect

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Yes, press on the shoulder. There is usually dirt stuck where the white needs to go, so some lubricant and air can help dislodge any. Also try rotating the collar while press in on it.

 

[HarleyJohn]

Yes, press on the shoulder. There is usually dirt stuck where the white needs to go, so some lubricant and air can help dislodge any. Also try rotating the collar while press in on it.

Bingo! It really is just that simple.

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[AllanD]

it also helps to press IN on the fitting while trying to release it.