Clutch Slave Cylinder: Disassembly

1986 Jeep Cherokee Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, AutomaticSECTION Disassembly
  1. Clean cylinder exterior. Remove dust boot from cylinder. Remove cylinder push rod, plunger and spring as an assembly. Remove spring seal from plunger.
  2. Remove snap ring holding push rod in plunger. Remove push rod and boot. Remove boot from push rod. Clean parts with brake fluid or brake cleaning solvent. Inspect cylinder bore for wear, nicks or scores. Replace if necessary.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Clutch Slave Cylinder
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