Does the connection to the internal slave cylinder on a 5 speed (ZF) float or is this a connection that should not move? I am asking about the connection to the metal portion of the slave cylinder not the line from the master cylinder. If it is a conection that does not float does it screw into the slave cylinder?

Thanks

Slowsix
1998 LWB 2WD
ZF in T18 out I6

 

I think you're talking about that quick-disconnect fitting where the hose goes into the bellhousing, right?

Get a screwdriver, and pry the white plastic ring-looking thingy back toward the driver door. It is a quick-disconnect, and hooks the hose up to a rigid tube coming out of the throwout bearing hydraulic.

Eddie

 

How do you get it back in? I have been pushing on it for two days and it just pops back out!!!!

HELP!!!!!

 

Jeff, the female fitting on the hose has flat metal pieces that bend inward to catch the hump on the male side. Pull it out bend the pieces inward and then see if it will stay put.
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Did you have problem "bleeding" the slave cylinder. Just replaced one and will "bleed" it next week. Hear that it is a real problem!

Any tips would be appreicated!

 

>Any tips would be appreicated!

I'm not sure what setup you have,but here's my .02 on a 96 F-150 I did a couple of years ago.

When my slave began leaking a bit and started to lose it's bleed,I replaced it and the master cylinder at the same time.I bench bled the master cylinder and the haydralic line as one assy.You have to depress the check valve on the end of the line while pushing the piston in.Just like brakes except a valve instead of a screw.Make sure to keep the fluid level up during this whole process.After the trans was put in I bled the slave cylinder with a clear tube connected to the bleeder screw going into a glass jar with some fluid and someone inside pushing in the clutch pedal.Again just like brakes and making sure to keep fluid level up in reservoir or else all is for nothing.After all of the air is expelled you should have a decent pedal,not great but decent enough to use.Now here's the trick,at least on 1/2 tons.After you depress the clutch pedal let it up fast,do this about a dozen times in a row.Don't push down real fast or you can damage the slave,(too much pressure too soon=blown slave seal).This cycle may take a few times over the course of a couple of days but trust me any air will eventually leave the system and a good solid pedal will come about.
Just make sure the fluid level is never low enough to get air in the system during any of these steps.

Good Luck!