Kia Forte: Clutch System / Clutch Release Cylinder
Repair procedures
| Removal |
| [Gasoline 2.0] |
| 1. |
Drain the brake fluid through the bleed plug (A).
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| 2. |
Remove the clutch release cylinder assembly (C) after removing the tube (B) and bolts (A).
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| Installation |
| 1. |
To install, reverse the removal procedures.
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| Adjustment |
Clutch Release Cylinder Air Bleeding Procedure
| [Gasoline 2.0] |
Use the specified fluid. Avoid mixing different brands of fluid. |
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Specified fluid: SAE J1703 (DOT 3 or DOT 4) |
| 1. |
After removing cap from the clutch release cylinder air bleeder, insert a vinyl hose in the plug. |
| 2. |
Loosening the plug screw, press and release the clutch pedal about 10 times. |
| 3. |
While pressing the clutch pedal, tighten the plug (A). Then, raise the clutch pedal with hand. |
| 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. |
| 5. |
Repeat the step 4 two or three times (until there is no bubbles in the fluid).
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| 6. |
Refill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid. |
Clutch Tube
Components and components location
Components
[Gasoline 1.6]
1. Clutch pedal assembly
2. Clutch pedal arm
3. Ignition lock & Clutch switch
4 ...
Clutch Release Fork and Clutch Release Bearing
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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