PROCEDURE
INSPECT AND ADJUST CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY
Fold back the floor carpet.
| *a | Pedal Height Adjustment Point |
| *b | Push Rod Play and Free Play Adjustment Point |
| *c | Pedal Height |
Check that the pedal height is correct.
| Pedal height from floor | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Adjust the pedal height.
w/ Cruise Control System:
Loosen the lock nut and turn the clutch switch until the height is correct. Tighten the lock nut.
w/o Cruise Control System:
Loosen the lock nut and turn the clutch pedal stopper bolt until the height is correct. Tighten the lock nut.
| *a | Pedal Free Play |
| *b | Push Rod Play |
Check the pedal free play and push rod play.
Tech Tips
Pay close attention to the change in resistance to distinguish between pedal free play and push rod play while performing the inspection.
Depress the clutch pedal until resistance is felt.
Measure the distance between the pedal's released position and the position in the previous step.
| Pedal free play |
|---|
| 5.0 to 15.0 mm (0.197 to 0.591 in.) |
Release the pedal. Using your finger, gently press the pedal until resistance increases slightly.
Measure the distance between the pedal's released position and the position in the previous step.
| Push rod play at pedal top |
|---|
| 1.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.197 in.) |
Adjust the pedal free play and push rod play.
Tech Tips
The push rod play can be adjusted by changing the length of the push rod. Pedal free play changes together with push rod play.
Loosen the lock nut and turn the push rod until the pedal free play and push rod play are within the specified ranges.
Note
If pedal free play and push rod play are not within the standard range even after adjustment, inspect the related parts.
Tighten the lock nut.
After adjusting the pedal free play and push rod play, check the pedal height.
| *a | Full Stroke End Position |
| *b | Release Point |
| *c | 25 mm or more |
Check the clutch release point.
Pull the parking brake lever and use wheel chocks to stabilize the vehicle.
Start the engine and run it at idle.
Without depressing the clutch pedal, slowly move the shift lever to R until the gears contact.
Gently 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 (0.984 in.) or more |
If the result is not as specified, perform the following procedures.
Check pedal height.
Check push rod play and pedal free play.
Bleed air from clutch line.
Check clutch cover and disc.