Without looking at my 98 manual, I can tell from your description that the
clutch cylinder rod assy is similar to my old Toyota 4x4. It too would
squeak. The cause is located at the point which the rod contacts the rear of
the cylinder piston. The cure is to get some grease between the rod and the
point it contacts the piston.
The loose cap is a dust seal to keep crud off the cylinder wall, which is a
good idea since the hydraulic assembly is not rebuildable and must be
replaced when it leaks and/or fails.
gk
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> JetPilot@ukans.edu
> Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 1998 10:18 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: '98 5-Speed Clutch Hydraulics
>
>
> Maybe someone on the list can help me out...
> The hydraulic cylinder that's activated by the clutch
> pedal has been "squeaking" lately, (it sounds like a dry
> rubber seal) and after taking a look at the assembly,
> it appears that I might need a new cylinder.
>
> However, before I visit the dealer for what I expect to be
> warranty work, I want as much info as possible.
>
> Could someone with a '98 shop manual (I guess it's time
> to buy my own copy!) tell me if the hydraulic cylinder that
> mounts to the firewall is an "assembly" or a single unit?
> Is there a maintenance note for the assembly? Lube, etc?
>
> The reason I ask is that there's a spring loaded switch
> that rides on the clutch pedal actuating shaft. I suspect
> this is the starter interlock switch. This part can be pushed
> "up" (towards the pedal pivot) the shaft a couple of inches
> (against spring tension) which reveals a thick neoprene washer,
> and a plastic cap that *looks* like it used to be glued into
> the top of the cylinder, but is now able to slide up the pedal
> shaft. Under the area where the plastic cap seats, I can see a
> "C" clip and the offending rubber seal that's doing the
> squeaking, (and annoying the hell out of me I might add).
>
> I think the plastic cap probably serves to align the shaft,
> and it should be firmly attached. The fact that it isn't allows
> the shaft to be slightly misaligned, which is causing my "seal squeal".
>
> Any info about this assembly would be greatly appreciated...before
> I go in to arm wrestle the service manager. ;~D
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dan
>
>
>
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