Clutch Release Cylinder

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the engine room cover. G 1.0 T-GDI KAPPA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Cover")
2. 2
   Drain the brake fluid through the bleeder plug (A).

   

3. 3
   Loosen the release cylinder bolts (A), then the clutch tube nut (B) after removing the release cylinder assembly (C).

   Tightening torque: 14.7 ~ 22 N·m

   

Installation

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

   Recommended lubricant: CASMOLY L9508. Quantity: 0.4 - 0.8 g

   

Inspection

1. 1
   Check the clutch release cylinder for fluid leakage.
2. 2
   Check the clutch release cylinder dust boot for damage.

Adjustment

1. 1
   Remove the cap from the clutch release cylinder bleeder and connect a vinyl hose to the bleeder.
2. 2
   Fill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.

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

3. 3
   Loosen the bleeder screw, then depress and release the clutch pedal approximately 10 times.
4. 4
   Tighten the bleeder (A) while the clutch pedal is depressed. Then release the pedal.
5. 5
   After depressing the clutch pedal 3 more times, loosen the plug (A) and retighten it with the pedal depressed. Then release the pedal.

   Tightening torque: 6.8–9.8 N·m

6. 6
   Repeat step 4 two or three times (until there are no air bubbles in the fluid).

   

7. 7
   Fill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.