Q: How to remove and install the release cylinder in a clutch hydraulic system on Ford Explorer?
A: Disconnect the master cylinder pushrod from the clutch pedal before removing the clutch slave cylinder. To take off the retainer bushing, pry it off and release the master cylinder pushrod from the clutch pedal. After that, disconnect the hydraulic quick-disconnect fitting from the slave cylinder. Then remove the transmission. With respect to removing bolts that secure the clutch slave cylinder to the transmission, slide it off its input shaft. The installation is done in reverse order of removal plus adding installing a clutch slave cylinder onto an input shaft while making sure that its hydraulic line faces left. Tighten these bolts during installation of your clutch slave cylinder. Lastly, when necessary, remember to bleed your clutch hydraulic system.