Clutch Pedal: Adjustment

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If the full stroke of the clutch pedal is not within the specified value, loosen the lock nuts of the clutch switch and adjust the full stroke of the clutch pedal with the clutch switch.
CAUTION: When adjusting the full stroke of clutch pedal, do not turn the clutch switch.

NOTE: If the clutch switch cannot adjust the full stroke of clutch pedal to the specified value, adjust it by turning the master cylinder push rod.

Clutch pedal full stroke A:

130 - 135 mm (5.12 - 5.31 in)

Tightening torque:

T: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Adjusting Clutch Pedal
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Loosen the push rod lock nuts of the master cylinder.

Fig 2: Push Rod Lock Nut
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Rotate the push rod to adjust.

Fig 3: Rotating Push Rod
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Make sure that the clutch pedal contacts the clutch pedal bracket stopper when the clutch pedal is at the maximum stroke position.
Make sure that the clutch pedal contacts the clutch switch side when the pedal is released.
Turn the push rod to shorten until a clearance is gained on the clutch switch side.

Fig 4: Stopper And Clutch Switch
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Turn the push rod to lengthen until clutch pedal contacts the clutch switch.
Turn further in the direction that will shorten the push rod by 270°.

Fig 5: Turning Push Rod
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Check that the clevis pin moves smoothly by moving it in the left and right directions.
Tighten the push rod lock nut of the master cylinder.
Tightening torque:

T: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Push Rod Lock Nut With Torque Specification
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Depress and release the clutch pedal two or three times to ensure that the clutch pedal and release lever operate smoothly. If the clutch pedal and release lever do not operate smoothly, bleed air from the clutch hydraulic system. < Ref. to CLUTCH FLUID AIR BLEEDING . >
Measure the clutch pedal full stroke length again to ensure that it is within specifications. If it is not within specifications, repeat adjustment procedures again from the beginning.
Clutch pedal full stroke:

130 - 135 mm (5.12 - 5.31 in)
Push the release lever until the operating cylinder push rod retracts. Make sure that the clutch fluid level in the reservoir tank increases. If the clutch fluid level increases, the hydraulic clutch is properly adjusted. If the clutch fluid level does not increase or the push rod does not retract, replace the master cylinder with a new part. < Ref. to MASTER CYLINDER . >

Fig 7: Push Rod, Release Lever And Operating Cylinder
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Push the release lever until the operating cylinder push rod retracts. Check that the clutch fluid level in the reservoir tank increases.

Fig 8: Push Rod, Release Lever And Operating Cylinder
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If the clutch fluid level increases, hydraulic clutch play is correct.
If the clutch fluid level does not increase or push rod does not retract, readjust the clutch pedal.
Check the clutch fluid level using the scale on the outside of the reservoir tank. If the clutch fluid level is below "MIN", fill the clutch fluid up to "MAX" level.
Recommended clutch fluid:

New FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 or DOT4

Fig 9: Fluid Level On Reservoir Tank
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