TUCSON(LM) >2012 > G 2.0 DOHC > Clutch System > Clutch System > Clutch Master Cylinder>Repair procedures  
Removal
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
1.
Disconnect the push rod from the master cylinder by removing the snap pin (A) and washer (B).

2.
Remove the flexible hose (A) connected to brake reserve tank from the master cylinder.
3.
Disconnect the clutch tube (B) from the master cylinder.

4.
Remove the clutch master cylinder by turning it clockwise.(A)

Installation
1.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Perform the bleeding air procedure in the clutch release cylinder.
Adjustment
Clutch release cylinder Air Bleeding Procedure
Use the specified fluid. Avoid mixing different brands of fluid.

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

1.
After disconnecting a cap(A) from the clutch release cylinder air bleeder, insert a vinyl hose(B) in the plug.

2.
Loosening the plug screw, press and release the clutch pedal about 10 times.
3.
After pressing the clutch pedal 3 times more, loosen the plug(A) and retighten it with the pedal pressed. Raise it again, then.

Tightening torque :
11.8~19.6 N.m (1.2~2.0 kgf.m, 8.7~14.5 lb-ft)

4.
Repeat the step 3 two or three times. (until there is no bubble in the fluid)
5.
Refill the clutch master cylinder with the specified fluid.
During the bleeding operation, press the clutch pedal to the floor after it returns to the "A" point.
The rapidly-repeated operation of the clutch pedal in B-C range may disrupt the release cylinder's position.