Clutch Pedal Free Play & Push Rod Play

1. To check clutch pedal free play, push clutch pedal downward until beginning of clutch resistance is felt. See Fig 1. Note distance of clutch pedal movement. This is clutch pedal free play.
2. Clutch pedal free play should be .20-0.59" (5.0-15.0 mm). If clutch pedal free play adjustment is required, loosen lock nut on push rod at master cylinder. See Figure. Rotate push rod to obtain correct pedal free play. Tighten lock nut.
3. To check push rod play, slightly push clutch pedal downward until slight resistance is felt (point where push rod just starts to operate clutch master cylinder). Push rod play should be .039-0.197" (1.00-5.00 mm). This ensures a slight amount of clearance is present at push rod.
4. If push rod play adjustment is required, loosen lock nut on push rod at master cylinder. Rotate push rod to obtain correct push rod play. Tighten lock nut. Recheck clutch pedal free play and clutch pedal height.

Fig 1: Measuring Clutch Pedal Free Play (Typical)

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