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Removing and installing clutch slave cylinder together with release bearing — AUDI

Removing and installing clutch slave cylinder together with release bearing on Audi: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

10 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B9 (8W, 2015–)

  • Opens: clutch fluid
  • Renewed: o-ring

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  • Renew O-ring if damaged.
  • Bleed clutch hydraulics after installing gearbox .

📋 Procedure

  1. Release retaining clip (arrow) using a screwdriver and pull out as far as stop.
  2. Pull off pipe/hose assembly or pipe (1).
  3. Remove bolts (arrows).
  4. Carefully take clutch slave cylinder off input shaft together with release bearing (A). [Note: In the event of leaks, renew input shaft oil seal Servicing 6-speed manual gearbox 0CS, 0DJ, 0CX39Oil seals; Overview of fitting locations - oil sealsPack space between sealing lips (arrow) of input shaft oil seal half-full with sealing grease.]
  5. Carefully slide clutch slave cylinder with release bearing (A) along input shaft towards gearbox housing.
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  1. ⚠ Tighten securing bolts (arrows) for slave cylinder in small steps. — Tighten securing bolts (arrows) to specified torque. [Note: Renew O-ring if damaged.]
  2. Fit pipe/hose assembly or pipe (1) into connection of clutch slave cylinder.
  3. Press in retaining clip (arrow) as far as stop.
  4. Pull on pipe/hose assembly or pipe to check it is secure.
  5. Bleed clutch hydraulics after installing gearbox .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.