Replacing a Dodge 3500 truck's clutch master cylinder is necessary if the master cylinder is damaged or malfunctioning. The clutch master cylinder plays an important part in the clutch hydraulic system of your Dodge truck. If it fails, the clutch pedals will be difficult to press down or will not give enough resistance.
Open the truck's hood and disconnect the negative cable from the battery using a socket wrench.
Raise the truck with a jack and remove the nuts attaching the slave cylinder to the bell housing. Remove the clip from the slave cylinder with a slotted screwdriver and remove the slave cylinder from the truck. Lower the truck.
Remove the clip from the clutch master cylinder mounting bracket at the rear of the engine compartment.
Use a slotted screwdriver to pry off the retaining ring, flat washer and wave washer that connect the clutch master cylinder push rod to the pedal. Carefully pull the push rod off of the pedal pin.
Remove the three screws securing the reservoir and bracket from the dash panel with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Pull off the clutch master cylinder seal from the dash panel. Twist the clutch master cylinder counterclockwise to remove it from the dash panel. Install a replacement master cylinder and reattach its components. Twist the clutch master cylinder clockwise to secure it.
Raise the truck and reinstall the slave cylinder and its components. Lower the truck to the ground when done. Reconnect the battery and close the hood.
