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CLUTCH PEDAL - Adjustment

H-5prose procedure

ADJUSTMENT

Clutch Pedal Height

Inspection

Measure the distance from the upper surface of the pedal pad to the carpet.
Pedal heightWith carpet
175—185mm (6.89—7.28 in)
If necessary, adjust the pedal height.

Adjustment

Pedal Height Adjustment

  1. 1
    Loosen locknut A and turn clutch switch B until the height is correct.
    Side-view illustration of the clutch pedal assembly showing locknut A and clutch switch B (top, with tightening torque 14—18 N·m / 1.4—1.8 m-kg / 10—13 ft-lb), locknut C and push rod D (with torque 12—17 N·m / 1.2—1.7 m-kg / 8.7—12 ft-lb). Dimensions PEDAL HEIGHT, PEDAL FREE PLAY, and DISENGAGEMENT HEIGHT are indicated by dashed lines from the pedal to the floor/carpet. Torque values are in units N·m (m-kg, ft-lb).
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  2. 2
    Tighten locknut A.
    Tightening torque: 14—18 N·m (1.4—1.8 m-kg, 10—13 ft-lb)
  3. 3
    After adjustment, inspect the pedal free play.

Clutch Pedal Free Play

Inspection

Depress the clutch pedal by hand until clutch resistance is felt.
Pedal free play
0.6—3.1mm (0.02—0.12 in)
Total pedal free play
5—13mm (0.20—0.51 in)
If necessary, adjust the pedal free play.

Adjustment

Pedal Free Play Adjustment

  1. 1
    Loosen locknut C and turn push rod D until pedal free play is correct.
  2. 2
    Verify that the disengagement height as measured from the upper surface of the pedal to the carpet is correct when the pedal is fully depressed.
    Minimum disengagement height: 68 mm (2.68 in) (With carpet)
  3. 3
    Tighten locknut C.
    Tightening torque: 12—17 N·m (1.2—1.7 m-kg, 8.7—12 ft-lb)
  4. 4
    After adjustment, inspect the pedal height.
Minimum disengagement heightWith carpet, pedal fully depressed
68mm (2.68 in)

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