Kia Rio YB Quiz
Clutch System

Clutch Release Fork and Clutch Release Bearing

In this manual: Clutch System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 9Engine Control System/Fuel System — 30Clutch System — 10Manual Transmission — 10Automatic Transmission — 23Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 14Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 115Body Electrical System — 84Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 28
27steps
~162min
5/5difficulty
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Clutch Release Fork
2. Clutch Cover Assembly		 3. Clutch Disc Assembly
4. Clutch Release Bearing

[Gasoline 1.2 only]

1. Clutch Disc
2. Clutch Cover
3. Clutch Release Bearing		 4. Clutch Release Lever Assembly
5. Clutch Release Fork
6. Return Clip

Repair Procedures

Removal

[Gasoline 1.2]

  1. Remove the transaxle assembly.

    G 1.2 MPI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

  2. Remove the pivot bolt (A).

  3. Remove the return clip (A).

  4. Remove the clutch release fork.

[Gasoline 1.0 T-GDI, 1.4, Diesel 1.4]

  1. Remove the transaxle assembly.

    D 1.4 U2 TCI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

    G 1.0 T-GDI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

    G 1.4 MPI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

  2. Remove the clutch release bearing (A).

  3. Pull the clip (A).

  4. Remove the clutch release fork (A).

  5. Remove the boot (A).

Inspection

  1. Check the release fork for damage.

  2. Check the clutch release fork for deformation.

  3. Check the clutch release bearing for deformation.

Installation

  1. Install the boot (A).

  2. Install the clip on the clutch release fork.

  3. Apply grease at points A, B, and C.

    Location Quantity (g) Notes
    A 0,3 - 0,5 Release Bearing and Fork
    B 0,5 - 1,0 Release Fork and Pivot Point
    C 0,4 - 0,8 Release Cylinder and Fork

  4. Apply grease to the entire surface of the clutch release bearing bore.

    Recommended lubricant: CASMOLY L9508. Quantity: 0.5 - 1.0 g

  5. Install the clutch release fork (B) and clutch release bearing (A).

  6. Install the manual transaxle assembly.

    D 1.4 U2 TCI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

    G 1.0 T-GDI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

    G 1.4 MPI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

[Gasoline 1.2]

  1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the release fork assembly.

  2. Apply multi-purpose grease to the groove of the release bearing.

    Lubricant: CASMOLY L9508 (0.4–0.8 g)

  3. Install the release bearing and release fork on the clutch housing.

  4. Install the pivot bolt (A).

  5. Apply multipurpose grease to the contact surface of the release cylinder and lever (A).

    Lubricant: CASMOLY L9508 (0.2–0.4 g)

  6. Thoroughly clean the surfaces of the flywheel and pressure plate with fine sandpaper or crocus cloth, and make sure all oil or grease has been removed.

  7. Apply a small amount of multipurpose grease to the splines of the input shaft (A).

    Lubricant: CASMOLY L9508 (approx. 0.2 g)

  8. Thoroughly clean the surfaces of the flywheel and pressure plate with fine sandpaper or crocus cloth, and make sure all oil or grease has been removed.

  9. Install the manual transaxle assembly.

    G 1.2 MPI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

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