Clutch Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect both battery cables.
2. Remove battery clamp and remove battery from vehicle.
3. Remove battery tray from mount bracket.

Fig. 7:

4. Remove bellhousing cap (Fig. 7).
5. Disconnect clutch cable from transaxle housing and clutch release lever as shown in (Fig. 7).

Fig. 8:

6. Disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch pedal spacer (Fig. 8).

NOTE: Use care when handling clutch cable assembly. Improper handling can cause adjuster mechanism to come apart, making re-installation difficult.

7. Carefully guide cable through pedal assembly bore and remove from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Insert the clutch pedal end of the cable into position and connect the cable to the clutch pedal spacer as shown in (Fig. 8).
2. Verify adjuster mechanism function as follows:
a. With slight pressure, pull the clutch release lever end of the cable to draw the cable taut.
b. Push the clutch cable housing toward the dash panel (With less than 25 lbs. of effort, the cable housing should move 30 - 50 mm). If the cable housing does not move, it is improperly installed or defective.
3. Route cable to the transaxle and connect cable end to the clutch release lever and transaxle housing (Fig. 7).
4. Install bellhousing cap (Fig. 7).
5. Install and fasten battery tray.
6. Install battery and hold-down clamp.
7. Connect both battery cables.
8. Verify that the clutch cable is working properly.