Ford F57Z-7A543-A Master Cylinder Assembly

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Removal begins with disconnecting the negative cable from the battery. Inside the vehicle, the spring clip or retainer bushing is removed and the pushrod is disconnected from the top of the clutch pedal. The clutch/starter interlock switch is removed from the pushrod. The hydraulic line is disconnected from the slave cylinder. In the engine compartment, the bolts securing the clutch master cylinder reservoir to the firewall are removed, taking care not to spill any fluid. The bolts securing the clutch master cylinder to the firewall are also removed, again being careful not to spill any fluid. On 2001 and later models, the left fenderwell liner is removed to access the master cylinder. The master cylinder is rotated 45 degrees clockwise to remove it. There are no mounting bolts. The clutch master cylinder and reservoir are then removed from the engine compartment. For installation, the clutch master cylinder is installed through the firewall, ensuring the pushrod is positioned on the correct side of the clutch pedal so it can be installed onto the pedal's pivot pin. The manufacturer suggests installing a new bushing where the pushrod is attached to the pedal. The master cylinder is attached to the firewall and the mounting bolts are installed and tightened. The master cylinder reservoir is attached to the firewall and the mounting bolts are installed and tightened securely. The hydraulic line is connected to the slave cylinder. Inside the vehicle, the pushrod is connected to the clutch pedal and the clip or retainer bushing is installed. The clutch/starter interlock switch is installed. The negative cable is connected to the battery. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 specifications and the clutch system is bled.