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Clutch Pedal Assembly: Adjustments

Fig. 1 Clutch Pedal Height & Clevis Pin Play:





1. Measure clutch pedal height "A" and clutch pedal clevis pin play "B", Fig. 1.
2. Clutch pedal height "A" should be 6.9-7.1 inches.
3. Clevis pin play "B" should be 0.04-0.12 inch.
4. If either "A" or "B" are not within specification, adjust as follows:

Fig. 2 Locknut Location:





a. On models less cruise control, turn and adjust bolt ensuring pedal height is correct, then secure by tightening locknut, Fig. 2.
b. On models with cruise control, disconnect clutch switch connector and turn the switch for standard clutch pedal height, then lock with the locknut.

Fig. 3 Clutch Pedal Clevis Pin Play:





c. Turn pushrod, Fig. 3, to adjust clutch pedal clevis pin play to proper value, then secure pushrod with locknut. When adjusting clutch pedal clevis pin play, ensure pushrod is not pushed toward the master cylinder.
5. Upon completing adjustments above, ensure clutch pedal freeplay (C) is 0.2-0.5 inch.

Fig. 4 Clutch Pedal Freeplay & Distance To Firewall:





7. Ensure distance (D) between clutch pedal pad and firewall, when clutch pedal is disengaged, Fig. 4, is 2.76 inches or more.
8. If clutch pedal freeplay (C) and distance (D) are not within specification, check for air in hydraulic system or a defective clutch or master cylinder assembly.