How to replace 04 Vue clutch master cylinder

Could be master cylinder, clutch slave cylinder, or bad clutch. There is a plastic piece at the end of the clutch or shifter linkage that often fails at the transmission.
Can you see the shifter linkage from under the vehicle or interior under console to determine if the linkage is physically connected?

Both parts should be replaced.

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Could be your clutch slave cylinder,here's how to replace.

check clutch installment procedure could be the problem how it was installed.

This is a hydraulic clutch, meaning you push fluid to make the clutch move just like the brakes.
I would check the clutch master cylinder first to see if it is full of fluid.
The master or slave cylinder could have failed, among other things.
Grinding gears means the clutch disk is not moving.

There should be a small cup size reservoir on the fender strut tower. Looks like thing in upper right corner of below picture. What usually happens to hydraulic clutches when they draw air, it the slave cylinder on the side of the transmission leaks and must be replaced. The system can then be bled of air and proper clutch operation restored. It would be difficult to restore clutch operation just by refilling the reservoir, especially with such a small reservoir. If it is necessary to get the car moving to get it repaired (slave cylinder replacement is a big job on this car, as the transmission must be removed), one could bleed the system with the bad slave cylinder and then drive a short distance. The clutch will likely fail again after about 100 or so cycles of the pedal. I will paste the bleed instructions below. These require someone to get under the car to open the slave bleeder. If you have more questions, please let me know.

Bleeding The Hydraulic System

Note: brake fluid is corrosive--please wipe any spilled fluid from painted or metal surfaces.
Manual Bleeding

1. Fill the clutch reservoir with brake fluid. Check the reservoir level frequently and add fluid as needed.
2. Connect one end of a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug on the slave cylinder and submerge the other end into a clear container half-filled with clean brake fluid.
3. Slowly pump the clutch pedal 10-15 times without bring the pedal the full way up.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until all of the air bubbles are removed from the system.
5. Tighten the bleeder screw to 62 inch lbs. (7 Nm).
6. Refill the master cylinder to the proper level.

Replacing the clutch slave cylinder:

Removal & Installation Before servicing any vehicle, please be sure to read the precautions section, which deals with personal safety, prevention of component damage, and important points to take into consideration when servicing a motor vehicle.

1. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder line from the transaxle by removing the C-clip.
2. Remove the transaxle.
3. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder bolts from the transaxle.
4. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder.

To install:


NOTE Excessive amounts of lubricant on the input shaft splines can contaminate the clutch disc and cause clutch shudder.

1. Lightly lubricate the inside diameter of the bearing with input shaft lubricant P/N 21005995 or equivalent.
2. Install the clutch actuator cylinder (1) to the transaxle.
3. Install the clutch actuator cylinder bolts.
4. Tighten the bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
5. Install the transaxle.
6. Connect the clutch master cylinder line to the transaxle by pushing it in until it seats.
7. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.

Before servicing any vehicle, please be sure to read the precautions section, which deals with personal safety, prevention of component damage, and important points to take into consideration when servicing a motor vehicle.

1. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder line from the transaxle by removing the C-clip.
2. Remove the transaxle.
3. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder bolts from the transaxle.
4. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder.

To install:


NOTE Excessive amounts of lubricant on the input shaft splines can contaminate the clutch disc and cause clutch shudder.

1. Lightly lubricate the inside diameter of the bearing with input shaft lubricant P/N 21005995 or equivalent.
2. Install the clutch actuator cylinder (1) to the transaxle.
3. Install the clutch actuator cylinder bolts.
4. Tighten the bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
5. Install the transaxle.
6. Connect the clutch master cylinder line to the transaxle by pushing it in until it seats.
7. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.

Find the small "clutch" master cylinder under the hood and follow the line all the way down to the slave cylinder. Have a helper move the pedal up and down while you watch the slave cylinder. If the rod or lever does not move in and out with the movement of the pedal, you have a failed master or slave cylinder. You may have to buy the whole thing as a pre-bled unit.

YOU NEED A HAYNES MANUAL BECAUSE IT WILL SHOW AND TELL YOU HOW TO REMOVE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER.TO REMOVE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER YOU HAVE TO GO INSIDE THE VECHICLE AND REMOVE THE LEFT SIDE UNDER THE DASH PANEL.YOU HAVE TO UNCLIP AND SLIDE OUT PIN SECURING THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER TO THE CLUTCH PEDAL.AND YOU WILL HAVE TO UNSCREW THE MOUNTING BOLTS AND DETACH THE MASTER CYLINDER FROM THE FIRE WALL.YOU WILL NEED HAYNES MANUAL.YOU HAVE TO REMOVE OTHER THINGS BEFORE DOING THE JOB.YOU NEED FLARE OR INLINE WRENCH ALSO.

Need to have it check could be clutch master cylinder or slave cylinder or hose from clutch master cylinder to slave cylinder.check brake fluid at clutch master cylinder sit next to brake master cylinder if empty could have a leak. fill and pump peddle and look for leak.