Geely Emgrand X7. Manual part — 275

3.2.6.3 Hydraulic clutch exhaust

Note: Brake fluid has corrosivity, which will damage electrical joint and paint coating.

Use appropriate container and fender cover to prevent brake fluid from contacting with these parts. Use cotton
cloth to wipe splashed brake fluid.

Note: It is prohibited to refill brake fluid to the clutch master pump brake fluid reservoir, because the used
brake fluid may be mixed with the air, impurities and moisture.

1. After disconnecting the pipes, and during

exhausting of the hydraulic system, make sure
the clutch / brake fluid level is between fluid
reservoir minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX)
marker.

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2. Connect vinyl plastic hose to exhaust port plug.

Insert the other end of vinyl plastic hose into the
container with half capacity of brake fluid.

3. Slowly step on the clutch pedal several times.

4. Release the exhaust port screws when stepping

on the pedal, until the fluid begins to flow, and
then tighten the exhaust port screws.

5. Repeat step 3 until bubbles no longer appears in

brake fluid.

6. Fill brake fluid to the maximum (MAX) marker

level of fluid reservoir.

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3.2.6.4 Clutch pedal free travel adjustment

1. Measure clutch pedal travel. Step on the clutch

pedal to the end. Measure the distance between
the start position and the end position.

2. Adjust the clutch pedal travel. Release the lock

nut and rotate the bolt. Clutch pedal travel should
be more than 125 mm (4.8 in). Tighten the lock
nut after adjustment.

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3. Determine the clutch pedal free travel, with a

hand gently press the clutch pedal and determine
the distance while there is a resistance feel.

4. Adjust the clutch pedal free travel. Release the

lock nut and turn the push rod. Clutch pedal free
travel should be 5-10 mm (0.2 - 0.3 in). Tighten
the lock nut after adjustment.

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3.2.6.5 Clutch assembly replacement

Dismantle procedure

Warning: Refer to warning for battery disconnection in warnings and precautions.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to

2.12.6.1 battery disconnection.

2. Lifting vehicle refer to 1.3.1.1 lifting vehicle.

3. Dismantle engine lower guard plate Refer to

12.10.1.6 engine bottom guard plate replacement

4. Dismantle the transmission assembly. Refer to

3.3.6.3 transmission assembly Replacement

5. Dismantle clutch pressure plate bolt

6. Dismantle clutch pressure plate and

clutch-lamellae.

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Installation procedure::

1. Apply grease on the clutch disc spline.

2. With a special tool (clutch heart shaft), align the

clutch pressure plate and clutch-lamellae with the
flywheel.

3. Install and tighten the pressure plate bolts.

Torque：25N.m（Metric），18.5 lb-ft（English system)）

Note: Bolts are installed in diagonal order.

4. Install

the

transmission.

5. Install the engine lower guard plate

6. Lower

the

vehicle.

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3.2.6.6 Release bearing replacement

Dismantle procedure

Warning: Refer to warning for battery disconnection in warnings and precautions.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to

2.12.6.1 battery disconnection.

2. Lifting vehicle refer to 1.3.1.1 lifting vehicle.

3. Dismantle engine lower guard plate refer to

12.10.1.6 engine bottom guard plate replacement

4. Dismantle transmission assembly, refer to 3.3.6.3

transmission assembly replacement

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5. Dismantle the release bearing from the

transmission input shaft.

6. Disconnect release fork from release fork fixing

ball head, and pulled out release fork

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Installation procedure::

1. Install the fork to the dust cover, and insert it into

the fork fixing ball head.

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