SERVICE MANUAL
  Applies to: Hyundai Coupe/Tiburon 1998-2001
GROUP
Clutch System Clutch Components
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DISASSEMBLY 
  1. Remove the piston stop ring.

  1. Remove the push rod and piston assembly.

  1. Remove the reservoir band, reservoir cap and reservoir.

    NOTE
    1. Use care not to damage the master cylinder body and piston assembly.
    1. Do not disassemble the piston assembly.
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COMPONENTS 
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INSPECTION 
  1. Check the inside of cylinder body for rust, pitting or scoring.

  1. Check the piston cup for wear or distortion.

  1. Check the piston for rust, pitting or scoring.

  1. Check the clutch tube line for clogged.

  1. Measure the master cylinder inside diameter with a cylinder gauge and the piston outside diameter with a micrometer.

    NOTE
    Measure the inside diameter of the master cylinder at three places (bottom, middle, and top), in perpendicular directions.
  1. If the master cylinder-to-piston clearance exceeds the limit, replace the master cylinder and/or piston assembly.

    MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATION
    Master cylinder-to-piston clearance 0.15 mm ( 0.006 in )
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REASSEMBLY 
  1. Apply the specified fluid to the inner surface of the master cylinder body and to the entire periphery of the piston assembly.

    SPECIFICATION
    Specified fluid: BRAKE FLUID DOT 3
  1. Install the piston assembly.

  1. Install the push rod.

  1. Install the reservoir to the master cylinder body.