Slave/Master Cylinder connection

[swade]

Is there a way to disconnect the tube from the master cylinder into the slave cylinder of a 2000, S-10, 2.2, 5 sp, without tearing up both of them?

[vtmecheng]

There should be a little pin that goes through the master/slave cylinder connection. This pin is what holds the line to the cylinders and must be pushed out, I used a finishing nail but anything like that will work just fine. When you get the oil out of the master cylinder and have disconnected it from the peddle just grab the master cylinder and turn it clockwise (if facing the firewall) a bit. That will not only let you get to the pin easier but once the line is disconnected all you have to do is continue to turn the cylinder 1/4 turn overall. Hope this helps some, the Haynes manual has pics and might be worth picking up.

[swade]

The system was leaking fluid, so I was going to replace both anyway. I cut the tube come from the M/C to remove it. However, because the throwout bearing is integrated into the S/C, there wasn't enough clearance to take out the S/C. The only pin I see, is one connecting a tube, which is part of the S/C, to the main body of the S/C. I tried a small punch to take the pin out. It was taking too long, so I used a chisel to cut the connecting fittings. It appears to me that the tube from the M/C is held in place by an internal spring clip. I can not see anyway to release the tube externally, other than removing the pin near the S/C body. I am a bit reluctant to dismantle new parts. Also, it would mean that the M/C would have to remain attached while taking the transmission out. I have completed the replacement, this is for future reference. Also, the new M/C came from GM with fluid in it. Although I don't like to assume, I assumed this was the proper fluid.
Thanks,
steve

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by swade

The system was leaking fluid, so I was going to replace both anyway. I cut the tube come from the M/C to remove it. However, because the throwout bearing is integrated into the S/C, there wasn't enough clearance to take out the S/C. The only pin I see, is one connecting a tube, which is part of the S/C, to the main body of the S/C. I tried a small punch to take the pin out. It was taking too long, so I used a chisel to cut the connecting fittings. It appears to me that the tube from the M/C is held in place by an internal spring clip. I can not see anyway to release the tube externally, other than removing the pin near the S/C body. I am a bit reluctant to dismantle new parts. Also, it would mean that the M/C would have to remain attached while taking the transmission out. I have completed the replacement, this is for future reference. Also, the new M/C came from GM with fluid in it. Although I don't like to assume, I assumed this was the proper fluid.
Thanks,
steve

Next time.
Where the line goes into slay cylinder there is a quick disconnect fitting.
The white plastic ring needs pushed in with a special release tool.
Sometimes a pain but it will uncouple there.
MT