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In an attempt to help future members and random google searches for this problem I have attempted to put together a complete how to on replacing the clutch slave cylinder. As some of you may know the slave cylinder is housed INSIDE the transmission housing, and not on the outside of the case. It is my hope that the information compiled in this guide will help the DIY guy outside of their warranty to complete this task.
This wiki is for informational purposes only and as such you use this at your own risk
As far as i know and the material reviewed, this is for ALL engines regardless of the header label on the shop manual
I reviewed both the 1.4 and 2.0 sent to me and they were identical.
WHAT are we trying to replace?
The clutch release bearing is considered a "wear item" and therefore may not be covered under the "3-Year/36,000-Mile (bumper-to-bumper) Basic Limited Warranty" ... nor the "5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty"... unless it can be determined that a faulty slave / master cylinder caused the bearing to wear out prematurely.
NOTE: The bearing (MOPAR part #68166658AA) lists for $258.95 ... though they are available online for as low as $168 (+ S&H).
(as of 9-24-14)
Part # 11 below
Actual picture of part:
WHY are we trying to replace this?
This WIKI will be used as a guide to replace the slave cylinder that causes the clutch petal to stay on the floor.
http://www.dodge-dart.org/forum/dodg...own-floor.html
******NOTE********
This WIKI will NOT cover the MASTER CLUTCH CYLINDER replacement (Part # 5 in diagram above)
HOWEVER, this WIKI will have the bleed procedure needed if that master cylinder is replaced.
This WIKI was born out of this thread:
http://www.dodge-dart.org/forum/dodg...placement.html
Transmission Removal
Slave Cylinder Removal and install
Transmission Reinstall
Clutch Bleed Procedure
Torque Specs
DESCRIPTION N·m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. New bolt per use
Backup Lamp Switch 38 28 –
Clutch cover-to-Flywheel Bolts 25 18 –
Differential Ring Gear-to-Carrier Bolts 83 61 – X
Flywheel-to-Crankshaft Bolts 160 118 –
Gear Shaft Rear Bearing Retention Bolt 110 81 –
Input Shaft Rear Bearing Retention Bolt 56 41 –
Lower Mount Bracket- to-Transmission Bolts 105 77 –
Pivot Bracket-to-Transmission Bolt 147 108 –
Rear Transmission Mount Bracket-Lower Bolts 20 15 –
Rear Transmission MountBracket-Through Bolt 110 81 –
Reverse Idler Gear Bolt 10 – 89
Shift Cable Bracket-to-case Bolts 20 15 –
Shift Lever Assembly-to-Case Bolts 20 15 –
Shifter Assembly Mounting Nuts 7 – 61
Slave Cylinder-to-Bell Housing Bolts 10 – 88
Transmission Case-to-Bell Housing Bolts 32 24 –
Transmission Drain/Fill Plug 25 18 –
Transaxle-to-engine Bolts 50 37 –
Transaxle to Engine Stud Nut 60 44 –
This wiki is for informational purposes only and as such you use this at your own risk
As far as i know and the material reviewed, this is for ALL engines regardless of the header label on the shop manual
I reviewed both the 1.4 and 2.0 sent to me and they were identical.
WHAT are we trying to replace?
The clutch release bearing is considered a "wear item" and therefore may not be covered under the "3-Year/36,000-Mile (bumper-to-bumper) Basic Limited Warranty" ... nor the "5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty"... unless it can be determined that a faulty slave / master cylinder caused the bearing to wear out prematurely.
NOTE: The bearing (MOPAR part #68166658AA) lists for $258.95 ... though they are available online for as low as $168 (+ S&H).
(as of 9-24-14)
Part # 11 below

Actual picture of part:

WHY are we trying to replace this?
This WIKI will be used as a guide to replace the slave cylinder that causes the clutch petal to stay on the floor.
http://www.dodge-dart.org/forum/dodg...own-floor.html
******NOTE********
This WIKI will NOT cover the MASTER CLUTCH CYLINDER replacement (Part # 5 in diagram above)
HOWEVER, this WIKI will have the bleed procedure needed if that master cylinder is replaced.
This WIKI was born out of this thread:
http://www.dodge-dart.org/forum/dodg...placement.html
Transmission Removal

Slave Cylinder Removal and install

Transmission Reinstall

Clutch Bleed Procedure



Torque Specs
DESCRIPTION N·m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. New bolt per use
Backup Lamp Switch 38 28 –
Clutch cover-to-Flywheel Bolts 25 18 –
Differential Ring Gear-to-Carrier Bolts 83 61 – X
Flywheel-to-Crankshaft Bolts 160 118 –
Gear Shaft Rear Bearing Retention Bolt 110 81 –
Input Shaft Rear Bearing Retention Bolt 56 41 –
Lower Mount Bracket- to-Transmission Bolts 105 77 –
Pivot Bracket-to-Transmission Bolt 147 108 –
Rear Transmission Mount Bracket-Lower Bolts 20 15 –
Rear Transmission MountBracket-Through Bolt 110 81 –
Reverse Idler Gear Bolt 10 – 89
Shift Cable Bracket-to-case Bolts 20 15 –
Shift Lever Assembly-to-Case Bolts 20 15 –
Shifter Assembly Mounting Nuts 7 – 61
Slave Cylinder-to-Bell Housing Bolts 10 – 88
Transmission Case-to-Bell Housing Bolts 32 24 –
Transmission Drain/Fill Plug 25 18 –
Transaxle-to-engine Bolts 50 37 –
Transaxle to Engine Stud Nut 60 44 –