Kia Forte: Adjustment
Clutch Release Cylinder Air Bleeding
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Use the specified fluid. Avoid mixing different brands
of fluid.
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After disconnecting a cap from the clutch release cylinder air
bleeder, insert a vinyl hose in the plug.
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Refill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.
Specified fluid:
SAE J1703 (DOT 3 or DOT 4)
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Loosening the plug screw, press and release the clutch pedal about
10 times.
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Tighten the plug (A) during the clutch pedal pressed. Afterwards,
raise the pedal with a hand.
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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.
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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)
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Refill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.
Specified fluid:
SAE J1703 (DOT 3 or DOT 4)
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1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Apply the specified grease to ...
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[NON-ISG Type]
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2. Magnet switch assembly
3. Lever
4. Reducer assembly
5. Lever stop
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Scheduled maintenance service
Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply,
follow the Maintenance Under Severe ...
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reservoir.
Before removing the reservoir cap and adding brake/clutch* ...