FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Clutch Pedal Assembly: Adjustments

Fig. 1 Clutch pedal height adjustment. Starlet, 1984-86 Tercel & 1987-88 Tercel Wagon models:





Clutch Pedal Height

1. Adjust distance from pedal pad to floor panel to 7.24-7.64 inch on 1982-84 Tercel, 6.97-7.36 inch on 1985 Tercel, 7.13-7.44 inch on 1986 Tercel, 6.93-7.24 inch on 1987-88 Tercel Wagon and 6.87-7.26 inch on Starlet models, by rotating the pedal pad stopper bolt, Fig. 1.

Clutch Pedal Freeplay

1. Operate clutch pedal several times, then depress clutch pedal until resistance is felt. Freeplay should be .08-1.10 inch on 1982-85 and 1987-88 models or .08-.98 inch on 1986 models.



Fig. 2 Release sector & pawl position adjustment. Starlet, 1984-86 Tercel & 1987-88 Tercel Wagon models:





Clutch Release Sector & Pawl Position

1. After clutch adjustments are complete, check to ensure that six notches are remaining on sector, Fig. 2. If there are less than six notches remaining, the clutch disc should be replaced.