How to remove and install the release cylinder on Pontiac G6?

Disconnect the hydraulic line fitting from the Clutch Slave Cylinder, then remove the transaxle. Next, take out the fasteners securing the Clutch Slave Cylinder to the transaxle and slide the Clutch Slave Cylinder assembly off the transaxle input shaft. For installation, reverse the removal process while noting to lubricate the inside diameter of the bearing with high-temperature grease, apply a thread locking compound to the Clutch Slave Cylinder mounting fasteners and tighten them to the specified torque, install the transaxle, connect the hydraulic fitting, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir by adding brake fluid that conforms to DOT 3 specifications until the level is correct, and finally, bleed the system.

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Pontiac G6 Cylinder Assembly, Clutch Actuator
Part Number: 12580258
Product Specifications
- Other Name: CYLINDER, Clutch Hydraulic Release Slave/Actuator; Slave Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 | GT 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE, GT 2 DOOR NOTCHBACK, GT 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, GTP 2 DOOR CONVERTIBL, GTP 2 DOOR NOTCHBACK, SE 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, SE1 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK | 6 Cyl 3.9L

Pontiac G6 Clutch Slave Cylinder

The Clutch Slave Cylinder in Pontiac G6 cars part of the manual transmission mechanism, And is closely related to the clutch master cylinder When the clutch pedal is depressed, the slave cylinder disengages the clutch. It controls the force from the driver and converts it into hydraulic pressure to act on a rod which goes to lever or fork avoiding any mishap during gear shifting. If they are bad, for example, if the pedal feel is wrong, the brake fluid is low or there are visible leaks, then the clutch slave cylinder is going bad and this can compromise drivability and potentially destroy the transmission. In the overview section, the different types or style of clutch slave cylinders which may be attached to Pontiac G6 models is not defined but the author stresses on the need to have them repaired as soon as possible.

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Pontiac G6 Clutch Slave Cylinder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Cylinder Assembly, Clutch Actuator
12580258
Q: How to remove and install the release cylinder on Pontiac G6?
A: Disconnect the hydraulic line fitting from the Clutch Slave Cylinder, then remove the transaxle. Next, take out the fasteners securing the Clutch Slave Cylinder to the transaxle and slide the Clutch Slave Cylinder assembly off the transaxle input shaft. For installation, reverse the removal process while noting to lubricate the inside diameter of the bearing with high-temperature grease, apply a thread locking compound to the Clutch Slave Cylinder mounting fasteners and tighten them to the specified torque, install the transaxle, connect the hydraulic fitting, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir by adding brake fluid that conforms to DOT 3 specifications until the level is correct, and finally, bleed the system.

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