Hyundai Tucson LM Quiz
Clutch System

Clutch Release Cylinder Repair Procedures

In this manual: Clutch System
General Information — 1Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 45Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 93Clutch System — 13Manual Transmission — 18Automatic Transmission — 87Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 26Drive Shaft and Axle — 29Suspension System — 35Steering — 20Restraints — 47Brake System — 36Body (Interior and Exterior) — 53Body Electrical System — 202Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 58
8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
010203040509.87N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Drain the brake fluid through the bleeder plug (A).
  2. Remove the clutch release cylinder assembly (C) after disconnecting the tube (B) and bolts (A-2EA).

Installation

  1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    Apply the specified grease to the clutch fork pushrod.

    Specified grease: KASMOLIA L9508

Adjustment

Clutch Release Cylinder Bleeding Procedure
Use the specified fluid. Avoid mixing fluids of different brands.

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

  1. Remove the cap from the clutch release cylinder bleeder and connect a vinyl hose to the bleeder.
  2. Loosen the bleeder screw, then depress and release the clutch pedal approximately 10 times.
  3. Tighten the bleeder (A) while the clutch pedal is depressed. Then release the pedal.
  4. Depress the clutch pedal 3 more times, then loosen the bleeder (A) and tighten it again while the pedal is depressed. Then release the pedal.
  5. Repeat step 4 two or three times (until there are no air bubbles in the fluid).

    Tightening torque: 6.8 - 9.8 N·m

  6. Fill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.

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