Clutch System

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Specifications

Specifications

Items Specifications
Clutch Operating Method Kappa 1.0 MPI / FFV, Kappa 1.2 MPI: Cable Type
Kappa 1.0 T-GDI: Hydraulic Type
Clutch Cover Type Diaphragm Spring Strap
Clutch Disc Type Type Single Dry Diaphragm
Facing Diameter
(Outer × Inner)
Kappa 1.0 MPI / FFV: Ø180 ± 1 × Ø125 +1 mm
(Ø7.0866±0.0394 × Ø4.9213+0.0394 in)
Kappa 1.0 T-GDI: Ø225 ± 1 × Ø155 +0.8 mm
(Ø8.8583±0.0394 × Ø6.1024+0.0315 in)
Kappa 1.2 MPI: Ø190 ± 1 × Ø130 +0.8 mm
(Ø7.4803 ± 0.0394 × Ø5.1181+0.0394 in)
Clutch Disc Thickness [Free State] Kappa 1.0 MPI/FFV, Kappa 1.0 T-GDI:
Ø8.1 ± 0.3 mm (0.3189 ± 0.0118 in)
Kappa 1.2 MPI:
Ø7.9 ± 0.3 mm (0.3110 ± 0.0118 in)
1.1 mm (0.0433 in.)

Service Standard
Item Specification
Clutch Disc Rivet Depth 0.3 mm (0.0118 in.)

Tightening Torque
Item N·m kgf·m lbf·ft
Clutch Pedal Mounting Nut 9,8 - 14,7 1,0 - 1,5 7,2 - 10,8
Ignition Switch and Clutch Switch Mounting Bolt 2,0 - 3,9 0,2 - 0,4 1,4 - 2,9
Clutch cover mounting bolt 14,7 - 21,6 1,5 - 2,2 10,8 - 15,9
Clutch Tube Bracket Mounting Bolt 9,8 - 14,7 1,0 - 1,5 7,2 - 10,8
Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleeder Plug
(Kappa 1.0 T-GDI only)
6,8 - 9,8 0,7 - 1,0 5,0 - 7,2
Clutch Slave Cylinder Mounting Bolt
(Kappa 1.0 T-GDI only)
14,7 - 21,6 1,5 - 2,2 10,8 - 15,9

Lubricants
Items Specified lubricants Quantity
Clutch Release Cylinder Assembly DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid As required
Clutch pedal shaft and bushing Chassis grease SAE J310a, NLGI No. 1
Input shaft spline CASMOLIA L9508 0.2 g
Release Bearing and Fork 0.3 - 0.5 g
Release Fork and Pivot Point 0.5 - 1.0 g
Release Cylinder and Fork 0.4 - 0.8 g
Clutch Release Bearing and Clutch Housing 0.5 - 1.0 g

Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools

Tool Name/Number Illustration Description
Clutch Disc Guide
09411-1P000
Clutch disc installation

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptom Suspected Area Remedy
Clutch grabs / chatters Engine Mounting (Loose) Tighten the engine mount.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Excessive Runout) Inspect the clutch disc.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Oily) Inspect the clutch disc.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Worn) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch disc torsion spring (damaged) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Glazed) Inspect the clutch disc.
Diaphragm Spring (Misalignment) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch Pedal Spongy Clutch master cylinder (damaged) Replace the clutch master cylinder.
Clutch noisy Clutch Release Bearing Assembly (Worn, Contaminated or Damaged) Repair or replace the clutch release bearing.
Clutch slips Clutch Disc Assembly (Oily) Inspect the clutch disc.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Worn) Replace the clutch disc.
Diaphragm spring (damaged) Replace the clutch disc.
Pressure Plate (Distorted) Replace the clutch disc.
Flywheel (Distorted) Replace the flywheel.
Clutch does not disengage Clutch master cylinder (damaged) Replace the clutch master cylinder.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Out of Line) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Excessive Runout) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Broken Facing) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch disc assembly (dirty or burnt) Repair or replace the clutch release bearing.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Oily) Inspect the clutch disc.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Lack of Spline Lubrication) Apply grease to the splines.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Picanto JA quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.