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How do you replace a slave cylinder 1991 ford 4 wheel drive?

How to Replace a Slave Cylinder on a 1991 Ford 4WD

1. Gather your tools and materials.

* Replacement slave cylinder

* Slave cylinder mounting bolts

* Brake fluid

* Brake fluid bleeder kit

* 9/16 inch wrench

* 1-inch wrench

* Flathead screwdriver

* Needle-nose pliers

2. Prepare the vehicle.

* Park the vehicle on a level surface.

* Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.

* Set the parking brake.

* Chock the wheels.

3. Locate the slave cylinder.

* The slave cylinder is located on the driver's side of the transmission bell housing.

4. Disconnect the hydraulic line.

* Use a 9/16 inch wrench to loosen the banjo bolt that connects the hydraulic line to the slave cylinder.

* Hold the brake pedal down while you loosen the bolt. This will prevent brake fluid from spilling out.

5. Remove the slave cylinder mounting bolts.

* Use a 1-inch wrench to loosen the three bolts that hold the slave cylinder to the transmission bell housing.

6. Remove the slave cylinder.

* Once the bolts are removed, you can remove the slave cylinder from the transmission bell housing.

7. Clean the mounting surfaces.

* Use a flathead screwdriver and needle-nose pliers to clean the mounting surfaces of the transmission bell housing and the slave cylinder.

* Remove any dirt, debris, or old gasket material.

8. Install the new slave cylinder.

* Position the new slave cylinder in place on the transmission bell housing.

* Thread the mounting bolts into the bell housing and tighten them securely.

9. Connect the hydraulic line.

* Reattach the hydraulic line to the slave cylinder.

* Tighten the banjo bolt.

10. Fill the brake fluid reservoir.

* Open the brake fluid reservoir and add new brake fluid until the reservoir is full.

11. Bleed the brake system.

* Use a brake fluid bleeder kit to bleed the brake system.

* Start with the wheel cylinder furthest from the master cylinder and work your way towards the master cylinder.

12. Test the brakes.

* Once the brake system is bled, test the brakes to make sure they work properly.