Clutch Cable: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Pull up and remove Power Distribution Center.
2. Remove clutch cable inspection cover.

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3. Pull back on clutch cable housing and disengage cable from housing.
4. Guide cable through slot in transaxle and disconnect cable from release lever.
5. Disconnect clutch cable up-stop/spacer with cable strand from clutch pedal.

NOTE: Depressing the clutch pedal provides access to the clutch cable strand. Disconnect the cable up-stop/spacer from the pedal pivot pin by removing the clip at the top of the clutch pedal. Wedge a flat-blade pry tool between the pin and the retaining tab. While holding the tab slightly separated from the pin, pull the up-stop/spacer off the pedal. Now remove the cable end from the up-stop/spacer.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the clutch cable to remove it from the dash panel. Damage to the cable self-adjuster may occur.

6. Remove the cable from the cable routing tube and clutch bracket.

INSTALLATION
1. Insert the self-adjuster mechanism end of the clutch cable through the cable routing tube and into the bracket.
2. Be sure the self-adjuster is firmly seated against the clutch bracket to ensure proper adjuster mechanism function.
3. Connect the clutch cable to the up-stop/spacer.
4. Connect the up-stop/spacer to the clutch pedal.
5. Install snap ring to hold up-stop spacer in place.
6. Perform the Adjuster Mechanism Function Check before finishing installation. Testing and Inspection