Centric 303.61004 Clutch Slave Cylinder

Centric Concentric Slave Cylinder Overview

The Centric Premium Concentric Slave Cylinder 303.61004 is a manual transmission clutch hydraulic component engineered to meet original equipment specifications. It is built for direct replacement use on select Ford and Mercury applications, including Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, and Mercury Cougar models.

Centric Premium Concentric Slave Cylinders are part of a broad clutch hydraulic product line focused on OE-style fitment and function for manual transmission service. The 303.61004 is a practical choice for drivers addressing clutch release hydraulic issues on 1995-2002 Ford and Mercury vehicles.

Key Features

• OE-specification clutch slave cylinder for manual transmission service
• Centric Premium Concentric Slave Cylinders product line
• Direct replacement for select Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, and Mercury Cougar applications
• Part number 303.61004 for accurate catalog matching
• Built for clutch hydraulic system repair in manual transmission vehicles

Detailed Product Description

This clutch slave cylinder is used in the hydraulic clutch release system to transfer pedal input into clutch disengagement at the transmission. For buyers searching for a Ford Contour clutch slave cylinder, Mercury Mystique clutch slave cylinder, or Mercury Cougar clutch slave cylinder, part number 303.61004 provides an OE-spec replacement option from Centric. It is listed for 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, and 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clutch pedal that does not release the transmission cleanly
• Hydraulic clutch fluid loss at the slave cylinder area
• Difficulty shifting gears in a manual transmission
• Inconsistent clutch engagement or disengagement feel
• Wear-related failure in the clutch release hydraulic circuit

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, and model before ordering. Confirm manual transmission application and compare the original part to Centric 303.61004 before installation. After replacement, bleed the hydraulic system thoroughly to remove air and restore proper clutch pedal operation.

Quality Assurance

Centric states that its clutch master and slave cylinder line is engineered to meet OE specifications, supporting consistent replacement quality for manual transmission repairs.