I replace the slave cylinder on my 2000 rodeo and now the piston is not engaging the clutch... help... :

Try these steps to bleed the hydraulic system (you will need an assistant) :

Begin by filling the reservior with the correct fluid from a new container:

1. Remove the rubber cap from the bleeder screw on the slave cylinder and wipe clean the bleeder screw. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw and insert the other end of the vinyl tube into a transparent container.

2. Pump the clutch pedal repeatedly and hold it depressed.

3. Loosen the bleeder screw to release clutch fluid with air bubbles into the container, then tighten the bleeder screw immediately.

4. Release the clutch pedal carefully. Repeat the above operation until air bubbles disappear from the clutch fluid being pumped out into the container and the fluid is clean. During the bleeding operation, keep the clutch fluid reservoir filled to the specified level. Reinstall the rubber cap. Test drive the vehicle.