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Clutch Pedal: Adjustment

  1. Measure the full stroke amount of clutch pedal.
    NOTE:
    • Measure the length between seat cushion front end and center portion of clutch pedal.
    • Slide the seat at seventh notch from first notch.

    Specified clutch pedal full stroke: 

    130 - 135 mm (5.12 - 5.31 in) 

    Fig 1: Adjusting Clutch Pedal Deflection
    G03808055Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. If not as specified, loosen the clutch stopper nut to adjust it.

    Tightening torque (Clutch stopper nut): 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb) 

  3. Loosen the push rod lock nut.
    Fig 2: Loosening Push Rod Lock Nut
    G03808056Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Turn the push rod to adjust.
    1. Ensure that the clutch pedal contacts stopper bolt, when releasing the clutch pedal.
    2. Ensure that the clutch pedal contacts clutch pedal bracket stopper, when fully depressing the clutch pedal.
      Fig 3: Adjusting Push Rod Deflection
      G03808057Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Turn the push rod clockwise to shorten until clearance is made at stopper bolt or clutch switch.
    • Model without cruise control
      Fig 4: Adjusting Push Rod Clearance (Without Cruise Control)
      G03808058Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Model with cruise control
      Fig 5: Adjusting Push Rod Clearance (With Cruise Control)
      G03808059Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Turn the push rod counter clockwise to lengthen until clutch pedal contacts to stopper bolt.
  7. Turn the push rod further 270 "THETA"counterclockwise to lengthen (arrow direction as shown in the figure).
    Fig 6: Tightening Clutch Pedal Stopper Bolt
    G03808060Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Move the clevis pin in lateral direction to ensure it moves smoothly.
  9. Tighten the push rod lock nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb) 

  10. Measure the full stroke amount of clutch pedal again.

    Specified clutch pedal full stroke: 

    130 - 135 mm (5.12 - 5.31 in) 

  11. Install the clutch start switch. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Clutch Switch. >