Clutch Pedal Play Inspection/Adjustment

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Lightly depress the clutch pedal by hand until clutch resistance is felt and then measure the pedal play.
Standard
1. Clutch pedal play
2. 5-15 mm {0.20-0.59 in}
1. Clutch pedal push rod play At push rod setting line :
2. 0.1-0.5 mm {0.004-0.020 in}
3. (Reference value)
4. At pedal pad :
5. 0.5-2.9 mm {0.020-0.110 in}
If it is not within the specification, loosen locknut C and turn push rod D to adjust the pedal play.
Remeasure the pedal play and, if it is within the specification, tighten locknut C.

Fig 1: Adjusting Clutch Pedal Play With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.