Kia Forte: Clutch System / Clutch Release Cylinder
Repair procedures
1. |
Drain the brake fluid through the bleed plug (A).
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint
if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with
water.
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2. |
Remove the clutch release cylinder assembly (C) after removing the tube
(B) and bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
14.7 - 21.6 N·m (1.5 - 2.2 kgf·m, 10.8 - 15.9 lb·ft)
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1. |
To install, reverse the removal procedures.
Coat the clutch clevis push rod specified grease.
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Specified grease: CASMOLY L9508
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![](images/clutch_release_cylinder-547/392/logf006b_n.gif)
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Clutch Release Cylinder Air Bleeding Procedure
Use the specified fluid. Avoid mixing different brands of fluid.
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Specified fluid: SAE J1703 (DOT 3 or DOT 4)
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1. |
After removing cap from the clutch release cylinder air bleeder, insert
a vinyl hose in the plug.
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2. |
Loosening the plug screw, press and release the clutch pedal about 10
times.
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3. |
While pressing the clutch pedal, tighten the plug (A). Then, raise the
clutch pedal with hand.
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4. |
After pressing the clutch pedal 3 times or more, loosen the plug (A)
and retighten it with the pedal pressed. Raise it again, then.
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5. |
Repeat the step 4 two or three times (until there is no bubbles in the
fluid).
Tightening torque:
7.8 - 13.7 N·m (0.8 - 1.4 kgf·m, 5.8 - 10.1 lb·ft)
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6. |
Refill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.
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Components and components location
Components
[Gasoline 1.6]
1. Clutch pedal assembly
2. Clutch pedal arm
3. Ignition lock & Clutch switch
4 ...
Components and components location
Components
[Gasoline 2.0]
1. Clutch release fork
2. Clutch cover assembly
3. Clutch disk assembly
4. Clutch r ...
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Tire care
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maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within
the load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehicle.
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pressures
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