Kia Forte: Adjustment

Clutch Release Cylinder Air Bleeding Procedure

•	Use the specified fluid. Avoid mixing different brands of fluid.

1.	After disconnecting a cap from the clutch release cylinder air bleeder, insert a vinyl hose in the plug.

Refill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.

Specified fluid: SAE J1703 (DOT 3 or DOT 4)

3.	Loosening the plug screw, press and release the clutch pedal about 10 times.

4.	Tighten the plug (A) during the clutch pedal pressed. Afterwards, raise the pedal with a hand.

5.	After pressing the clutch pedal 3 times more, loosen the plug (A) and re-tighten it with the pedal pressed. Raise it again, then.

Repeat the step 4 two or three times.

(until there is no bubble in the fluid)

Tightening torque:

6.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.0 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)

Refill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.

Specified fluid: SAE J1703 (DOT 3 or DOT 4)

1. Install in the reverse order of removal. Apply the specified grease to ...

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