How Should I Inspect and Install a Release Bearing and Clutch Fork on Kia Sportage?

Wipe off the bearing with a clean rag and inspect it for damage, wear, and cracks. Do not immerse the bearing in solvent - it is sealed for life and immersion in solvent will ruin it. Hold the center of the bearing and rotate the outer portion while applying pressure. If the bearing does not turn smoothly or if it is noisy or rough, replace it. Lightly lubricate the friction surfaces of the release bearing, ballstud, and the input shaft bearing retainer with high-temperature grease. Install the clutch fork and bearing onto the input shaft and the remainder of the installation is the reverse of removal.

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- 2010-2013 Kia Sportage | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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- Other Name: Cylinder Assembly-Concentric Slave
- Replaced by: 4142124360
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2013 Kia Sportage | 2.4L - Theta 2 | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Bearing-Clutch RELEA
Part Number: 4142139275
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- Other Name: Bearing-Clutch Release; Bearing, Release Bearing
- Replaces: 4142139260, 4142139265
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- 2005-2010 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta | 5 Door Wagon, Wagon - 5Door 5P
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- Other Name: Bearing-Clutch Release
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Kia Sportage | 2.0L - Beta | Wagon - 5Door 5P
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Kia Sportage Clutch Release Bearing
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- Other Name: Bearing-Clutch Release; Bearing, Release Bearing
- Manufacturer Note: GSL
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Low Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L | 2 Door 5 Canvas Top, 5 Door Wagon
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Part Number: 4142139260
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- Other Name: Bearing-Clutch Release
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- 2005-2006 Kia Sportage | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L | 5 Door Wagon

Kia Sportage Release Bearing

Kia Sportage Release Bearing makes it possible for the automobile to have easier gear change by separating the engine power and the gearbox whenever the clutch pedal is pressed. Mounted on the clutch housing, the Release Bearing slides on a shaft then either hydraulically via hydraulic force or by cable force, the pressure plate is pressed causing the disc to release. In every generation of Kia Sportage manuals, the function of the Release Bearing is identical but the actuation differs from one to the next. From cable setups in the earlier generations, the pedal action is a direct mechanical feel, and from the more recent hydraulic systems, the pedal action is lighter. Regardless of style, a healthy Release Bearing doesn't grind, vibrate the pedals, or make shifting stiff while a worn unit rattles, sticks, and makes it difficult to shift gears. Kia drivers see that staying off the gas when driving on the highway and not doing hard downshifts will extend the life of the Release Bearing because less heat and dust will get to the rollers. If symptoms do arise, a matching factory-spec Release Bearing must replace the tired one so that the transmission, flywheel, disc, and pressure plate on the Kia Sportage continue to work in harmony. Owners of the recent Sportage should remember that this bearing does not often fail early but deserves checking whenever the clutch comes out.

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Kia Sportage Release Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How Should I Inspect and Install a Release Bearing and Clutch Fork on Kia Sportage?
A:
Wipe off the bearing with a clean rag and inspect it for damage, wear, and cracks. Do not immerse the bearing in solvent - it is sealed for life and immersion in solvent will ruin it. Hold the center of the bearing and rotate the outer portion while applying pressure. If the bearing does not turn smoothly or if it is noisy or rough, replace it. Lightly lubricate the friction surfaces of the release bearing, ballstud, and the input shaft bearing retainer with high-temperature grease. Install the clutch fork and bearing onto the input shaft and the remainder of the installation is the reverse of removal.