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Clutch Pedal: Adjustment

  1. Measure the full stroke amount of the clutch pedal.
    NOTE:
    • Measure the leading end of the seat cushion and center of the pedal.
    • Align the seat with the seventh notch position from the position at the very front.

    Clutch pedal standard full stroke: A 130 - 135 mm (5.12 - 5.31 in) 

    Fig 1: Measuring Leading End Of Seat Cushion And Center Of Pedal
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  2. If the full stroke is not within the specified value, loosen the clutch stopper nut to adjust.

    Tightening torque: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb) 

  3. Loosen the bushing rod lock nuts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Stopper Nut
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  4. Rotate the bushing rod to adjust.
    1. Make sure that the clutch pedal hits the stopper bolt side when returning the clutch pedal.
    2. Check that the clutch pedal hits the clutch pedal bracket stopper at full stroke.
    Fig 3: Rotating Bushing Rod
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  5. Rotate the bushing rod in the shorter direction to create clearance in the stopper bolt or the clutch switch side.
    Fig 4: Identifying Stopper Bolt And Clutch Switch Side
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  6. Rotate the bushing rod in the shorter direction until the clutch pedal hits the stopper bolt.
  7. Rotate the bushing rod further in the longer direction 270° (in the direction of the arrow in the drawing).
    Fig 5: Identifying Bushing Rod
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  8. Check that the clevis pin moves smoothly by moving it in the left and right directions.
  9. Tighten the bushing rod lock nut.

    Tightening torque: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ft-lb) 

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

    Clutch pedal standard full stroke: A 130 - 135 mm (5.12 - 5.31 in) 

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