Clutch Pedal Inspection

Clutch Pedal Height

Measure distance between free position (1) and fully depressed position (2) on clutch pedal shown by “a” in figure. If clutch pedal height is out of specification, replace pedal arm and/or clutch master cylinder (3).

Clutch pedal height

“a”: 140 mm (5.51 in.)

Cylinder Push Rod Play

Press clutch pedal (1) gradually with finger, stop when slight increase of resistance is felt and measure how much pedal has moved (shown by “a” in figure).

If “a” is not as specified, replace master cylinder (3) or pedal arm (2).

Cylinder push rod play

“a”: Max. 8 mm (0.31 in.)

Clutch Pedal Free Travel

Depress clutch pedal (1), stop it when clutch resistance is felt, and measure how much pedal has moved (shown by “b” in figure).

If “b” is not as specified, check pedal arm (2) and master cylinder (3) and replace defective part.

Clutch pedal free travel “b”

: 2 – 8 mm (0.08 – 0.31 in.)

Clutch Release Margin

1)Apply parking brake fully and block wheels.

2)Start engine and keep engine at idle in neutral position.

3)Without clutch pedal (1) depressed, slightly push the shift lever to reverse position until transaxle emits gear contact noise. Do not shift the lever to reverse position.

4)While listening to gear contact noise, slowly depress clutch pedal (1) and stop it when gear contact noise died (release point).

5)Measure distance between release point (4) and full stroke point (5) on clutch pedal (1) shown by “c” in the figure.
If “c” is not as specified, air may be trapped in clutch system. Bleed clutch system.

Upon completion of above inspection, start engine and check clutch for proper operation.

Clutch release margin

“c”: 25 – 40 mm (0.98 – 1.57 in.)