Parts for your 2000 Toyota Crown-Cluth slave cylinder

2000 Toyota Crown cluth-slave-cylinder — is it actually used?

For the 2000 Toyota Crown (S170 series: JZS17#/UZS17#), a cluth-slave-cylinder (clutch slave cylinder) isn’t a relevant or fitted part in standard factory specifications. Technical references such as the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalog for the S170 Crown range, along with period dealer service manuals, list only automatic transmissions (A34xE/A65xE series) for these models, and show no hydraulic clutch components. That means there’s no clutch pedal, no clutch master cylinder and no cluth-slave-cylinder on a stock 2000 Toyota Crown.

Why not? The Crown of this era was engineered and sold as an executive saloon primarily with torque-converter automatics. With an auto, the torque converter and transmission control system manage take-off and gear changes, so there’s no need for a driver-operated clutch or the hydraulic hardware that goes with it. As a result, the cluth-slave-cylinder simply doesn’t exist on the vehicle in factory form.

It’s worth noting a common point of confusion: the Crown Comfort (XS10 taxi variant) is a different platform and did have manual options with a slave cylinder. Likewise, some enthusiast imports undergo manual conversions using gearboxes like the Toyota R-series, those conversions add a clutch system, including a slave cylinder, specific to the gearbox and bellhousing used. But for an unmodified 2000 Toyota Crown sedan, the cluth-slave-cylinder isn’t part of the picture.

Owners double-checking their car can look for a few quick visual cues that confirm there’s no clutch hydraulics to service or replace.

• No clutch pedal to the left of the brake pedal.
• No small clutch fluid reservoir near the brake master cylinder.
• No hydraulic line or cylinder mounted on the gearbox bellhousing.
• VIN/parts catalog lookup for JZS/UZS S170 shows automatic-only listings and no clutch group.

Servicing-wise, that means they’ll focus on transmission maintenance instead of clutch hydraulics: correct spec ATF, filter and pan gasket where applicable, checking for leaks at cooler lines, and ensuring smooth shift quality. If the vehicle has been converted to manual, the slave cylinder will then be a service item—typically bled with fresh brake fluid (DOT 3/4 as specified by the donor gearbox manufacturer), inspected for leaks around the dust boot and replaced if the pushrod seals weep or the pedal feel becomes spongy.

Popular questions

Does a 2000 Toyota Crown have a cluth-slave-cylinder from factory?
Factory S170 Crowns were sold with automatic transmissions, so there’s no clutch pedal or hydraulic clutch system and therefore no cluth-slave-cylinder. If someone’s car has one, it’s almost certainly been converted to manual.

How can an owner confirm whether their Crown needs clutch hydraulic servicing?
Check for a clutch pedal, a small fluid reservoir near the brake master, and a slave cylinder on the gearbox bellhousing. If these aren’t present, it’s automatic and there’s no clutch fluid to bleed or slave cylinder to replace.

What should be serviced instead if there’s no cluth-slave-cylinder?
Focus on the automatic transmission: correct ATF, filter and pan service where applicable, cooler line inspection and software/adaptive shift checks as needed. This keeps gear changes smooth and protects the gearbox over high kilometres.