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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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 ...
Other information:
Specifications
Specification
Pressure
[kPa (kgf/cm², psi)]
Output Voltage (V)
32.5 (0.33, 4.71)
0.5
284 (2.90, 41.19)
4.5
Description and operation
Description
Manifold ...
■ Type A
■ Type B
■ Type C
The LCD window modes can be
changed by using the control buttons
on the steering wheel.
[Type A]
(1) TRIP : TRIP button for changing
trip modes
(2) RESET : RESET button for resetting
items
[Type B,C]
(1) : MODE button for change
LCD MODES
(2 ...