Clutch Pedal Assembly: Adjustments

CLUTCH: CLUTCH PEDAL (for Hatchback): ADJUSTMENT

1. INSPECT AND ADJUST CLUTCH PEDAL HEIGHT (w/o Cruise Control System)

(a) Pull back the floor carpet.

(b) Check that the pedal height is correct.





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Pedal height from floor:

132.1 to 142.1 mm (5.201 to 5.594 in.)

(c) If the pedal height is not as specified, adjust it as follows.

(1) Loosen the lock nut and turn the clutch pedal stopper bolt until the correct height is obtained.

(2) Tighten the lock nut.

Torque : 16 Nm (160 kgf-cm, 12 ft-lbf)

(d) Install the floor carpet.

2. INSPECT AND ADJUST CLUTCH PEDAL HEIGHT (w/ Cruise Control System)

(a) Pull back the floor carpet.

(b) Check that the pedal height is correct.





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Pedal height from floor:

132.1 to 142.1 mm (5.201 to 5.594 in.)

(c) If the pedal height is not as specified, adjust it as follows.

(1) Disconnect the No. 2 clutch start switch connector.

(2) Loosen the lock nut and turn the No. 2 clutch start switch assembly until the correct height is obtained.

(3) Tighten the lock nut.

Torque : 16 Nm (160 kgf-cm, 12 ft-lbf)

(4) Connect the No. 2 clutch start switch connector.

(d) Install the floor carpet.

3. INSPECT AND ADJUST PEDAL FREE PLAY AND PUSH ROD PLAY

(a) Check that the pedal free play and push rod play are correct.





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(1) Depress the pedal until clutch resistance begins to be felt.

Pedal free play:

5.0 to 15.0 mm (0.197 to 0.591 in.)

(2) Gently depress the pedal until resistance begins to increase a little.

Push rod play at pedal top:

1.0 to 5.0 mm (0.039 to 0.197 in.)

(b) If necessary, adjust the pedal free play and push rod play.

(1) Loosen the lock nut and turn the push rod until the correct free play and push rod play are obtained.

NOTICE:
When loosening the lock nut, be sure to hold the clevis in place by its square portion.

(2) Tighten the lock nut.

Torque : 12 Nm (120 kgf-cm, 9 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
When tightening the lock nut, be sure to hold the clevis in place by its square portion.

(3) After adjusting the pedal free play, check the pedal height.

4. INSPECT CLUTCH RELEASE POINT

(a) Check the clutch release point.





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(1) Pull the parking brake lever and install wheel stoppers.

(2) Start the engine and run it at idle.

(3) Without depressing the clutch pedal, slowly move the shift lever into reverse until the gears come into contact.

(4) Gradually depress the clutch pedal and measure the stroke distance from the point that the gear noise stops (release point) up to the full stroke end position.

Standard distance:

25 mm (0.984 in.) or more (From pedal stroke end position to release point)

Pedal stroke (Reference):

137 to 147 mm (5.394 to 5.787 in.)

If the distance is not as specified, perform the following procedure:

* Check the pedal height.

* Check the push rod play and pedal free play.

* Bleed the clutch line.

* Check the clutch cover and clutch disc.