M/T - Clutch Drag

Group: TRANSAXLE

Number: 96-40-012-1

Date: AUGUST, 1996

Model: ACCENT

Subject
ACCENT CLUTCH DRAG

This TSB supersedes TSB 9640-012 and includes a new repair procedure.

DESCRIPTION:

Some Accent vehicles that were produced between October, 1994 and November 6, 1995 may experience clutch drag. This condition may be caused by a restriction in the hydraulic line from grease used during assembly of the clutch master cylinder. Effective with November 6, 1995 production, the assembly procedure has been changed to correct this condition.

Note:
^ There is no need to replace the clutch master cylinder to correct the above condition.

^ This condition may also occur during long term storage.





SERVICE PROCEDURES:

1. Disconnect the clutch fluid tube at the clutch release cylinder.

2. Drain the master cylinder fluid through this connection while pumping the clutch pedal slowly.

3. Remove the master cylinder.

4. On a workbench, disassemble the master cylinder. Remove the piston and spring from the body.

5. Remove the spring, spring seat, and black valve from the piston assembly. Carefully wash the piston and valve in brake fluid or brake cleaner. Using caution, blow dry with air.

6. Assemble the valve, spring seat and the spring onto the piston assembly. Reassemble the master cylinder by coating the piston seals with brake fluid and inserting the piston in the cylinder. Insert the piston retaining screw and tighten.

7. Re-Install the master cylinder assembly.

8. Add clutch fluid in the clutch master cylinder and repeat step 2 for additional cleaning.

9. Reconnect the clutch tube to the clutch release cylinder.

10. Fill the clutch master cylinder with specified clutch fluid, SAE J1703 (DOT 3), and air bleed the hydraulic system using the procedure outlined in the shop manual.

AFFECTED VEHICLES:

Accent vehicles produced between October, 1994 to November 6, 1995.

EFFECTIVE VIN: KMHVD14N1TU116916





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