Free Play (RWD)

Clutch pedal free play should be 0.39 - 0.59" (10 - 15 mm) and is adjusted by setting release cable clearance at engine compartment side of firewall.

Fig 1: Adjusting Pedal Height
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Illustration is of FWD model, but RWD model is measured in the same manner.
Loosen lock nut, pull outer cable and turn adjusting nut until clearance is 0.06 - 0.09" (1.5 - 2.3 mm). Tighten lock nut and check pedal free play. See Figure.

Fig 2: Exploded View of Release Lever and Cable
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Illustration applies to FWD models

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application	Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Flywheel-to-Crankshaft	60-65 (82-88)
Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel	13-20 (18-27)