Clutch Pedal Assembly: Adjustments

CLUTCH PEDAL SUB-ASSEMBLY (MTM)

ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT AND ADJUST CLUTCH PEDAL HEIGHT
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b. Check that the pedal height is correct.
Pedal height from asphalt sheet: 135.8 to 145.8 mm (5.346 to 5.740 inch)
c. Adjust the pedal height.
(1) Loosen the lock nut and turn the stopper bolt until the correct height is obtained.
(2) Tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)





2. INSPECT PEDAL FREE PLAY AND PUSH ROD PLAY
a. Check that pedal free play and push rod play are correct.
(1) Depress the pedal until clutch resistance begins to be felt.
Pedal free play: 5.0 to 15.0 mm (0.197 to 0.591 inch)
(2) Gently depress the pedal until the resistance begins to increase a little.
Push rod play at pedal top: 1.0 to 5.0 mm (0.039 to 0.197 inch)
b. Adjust the pedal free play and push rod play.
(1) Separate the air duct and remove the lower finish panel.
(2) Loosen the lock nut and turn the push rod until correct free play and push rod play are obtained.
(3) Tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.)
(4) After adjusting the pedal free play, check the pedal height.
(5) Connect the air duct and install the lower finish panel.





3. INSPECT CLUTCH RELEASE POINT
a. Check the clutch release point.
(1) Pull the parking brake lever and install a wheel stoppers.
(2) Start the engine and run at idle.
(3) Without depressing the clutch pedal, slowly move the shift lever into reverse until the gears contact.
(4) Gradually depress the clutch pedal and measure the stroke distance from the point that the gear noise stops (release point) up to the full stroke end position.
Standard distance: 25 mm (0.98 inch) or more
(From pedal stroke end position to release point) If the distance is not as specified, perform the following operations. Check pedal height. Check push rod play and pedal free play. Bleed the clutch line. Check the clutch cover assembly and disc assembly.