2012 Jeep Compass Limited, FWD, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Clutch System: Description: Description: Notes

Fig 1: Clutch Master Cylinder, Fluid Line, Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir & Clutch Pedal Pushrod
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The typical clutch hydraulic system consists of a clutch master cylinder (4) Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC) and an interconnecting fluid line (2). Clutch hydraulic fluid is supplied by the brake system via the brake master cylinder reservoir (1). The clutch pedal pushrod (3) is non-adjustable.

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