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2001 Kia Rio

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pavilion70, 1.5L 4 Cylinder, Abingdon, VA, October 29, 2010, 11:12

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needing to change a clutch in this car need to no if i will have to pull the transaxle or if i can just seperate it from the motor

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  dandd October 29, 2010, 13:17
  

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  According to the service manual, yes you do have to remove the transaxle assembly in order to replace the clutch. Be sure to replace the rear main engine oil seal as well because they leak and ruin the clutch friction material!

  here is a link to a very good online repair manual:

  http://bit.ly/mitchell_repair_manuals_online
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  pavilion70, October 31, 2010, 18:11
  

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  Thanks for the info...
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