1998 Clutch Lift Rod

[Mohawk]

There is a spring behind the piston to ensure it stays attached to the end of the rod. When you remove the slave you should put a clamp on it to stop the soft spring pushing the piston out.

 

As suggested you can use a C-clamp to SLOWLY move it back in, remember you are forcing fluid back through the M/C bleed hole. If you want it to move faster, then crack the bleed nipple & after adding a hose & fluid catcher, then you can push it back with your fingers. Remember to top up the M/C with fresh fluid. 
 

When reinstalling, get everything ready, remove clamp & pop slave into place, keep pressure on it with one hand. With the other hand pop bolts into place finger tight. You can let the pressure off now 👍

 

Hope that helps.

[Grum]

16 minutes ago, Mohawk said:

There is a spring behind the piston to ensure it stays attached to the end of the rod. When you remove the slave you should put a clamp on it to stop the soft spring pushing the piston out.

 

As suggested you can use a C-clamp to SLOWLY move it back in, remember you are forcing fluid back through the M/C bleed hole. If you want it to move faster, then crack the bleed nipple & after adding a hose & fluid catcher, then you can push it back with your fingers. Remember to top up the M/C with fresh fluid. 
 

When reinstalling, get everything ready, remove clamp & pop slave into place, keep pressure on it with one hand. With the other hand pop bolts into place finger tight. You can let the pressure off now 👍

 

Hope that helps.

+1 Excellent Mohawk, good one to remember. Tend to forget about the soft spring in the clutch slave. Keep thinking of brake slave cylinders which don't have the spring.