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Master Cylinder: Installation

  1. Attach the clutch bracket to the bulkhead.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb) 

  2. Install the master cylinder to the vehicle body, and connect the clutch pipe and reservoir hose to the master cylinder.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) 

    T2: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Installing Master Cylinder To Vehicle Body
    G10269344Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Connect the push rod of the master cylinder to the clutch pedal, and install the clevis pin and snap pin.
    CAUTION: Always use a new clevis pin.
    NOTE: Apply grease to the clevis pin.
    Fig 2: Identifying Clevis Pin, Snap Pin, Push Rod
    G10269345Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Refill the reservoir tank with recommended clutch fluid.
  5. After bleeding air from the clutch system, ensure that the clutch operates properly. <Ref. to CLUTCH FLUID AIR BLEEDING .>
  6. Install the intercooler. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler.> <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intercooler.>
  7. Connect the battery ground terminal. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
NOTE: For models other than STI model, connect the ground terminal to battery sensor.