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Clutch Pedal: Adjustment

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  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: Identifying Full Stroke Of Clutch Pedal
    G05327235Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  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 push rod lock nuts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Clevis Pin, Snap Pin, Push Rod And Push Rod Lock Nut
    G05327236Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Rotate the push 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: Identifying Push Rod
      G05327237Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Rotate the push rod in the shorter direction to create clearance in the stopper bolt or the clutch switch side.
    Fig 4: Identifying Clutch Switch And Stopper
    G05327238Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Rotate the push rod in the shorter direction until the clutch pedal hits the stopper bolt.
  7. Rotate the push rod further in the longer direction 270° (in the direction of the arrow in the drawing).
    Fig 5: Identifying Push Rod
    G05327239Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Check that the clevis pin moves smoothly by moving it in the left and right directions.
  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 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 . >