Clutch Pedal Assembly: Testing and Inspection

CLUTCH PEDAL INSPECTION

Clutch Pedal Height Inspection

1. Measure the distance from the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad to the floor covering.






- If the clutch pedal height is not within the specification, replace the clutch pedal. Service and Repair

Clutch pedal height (Reference value)
- 153.9 mm {6.059 in}

Clutch Pedal Free Play Inspection

1. Depress the clutch pedal by hand until clutch resistance is felt.






- If the clutch pedal free play is not within the specification, replace the clutch pedal. Service and Repair

Clutch pedal free play (Reference value)
- 15 mm {0.591 in} or less

Clutch Pedal Disengagement Point Inspection

CAUTION:
- When performing inspections, always set the wheel blocks, set the parking brake, depress the brake pedal, and then perform the inspection with the brakes in operation. Otherwise, the vehicle could lurch and cause an accident.

1. Apply the parking brake and fix the front and rear of the wheels with the wheel chocks.

2. Start the engine.

3. With the clutch pedal depressed, move the shift lever to the position just before engaging the reverse gear. (Do not shift completely to reverse position)

4. Gradually release the clutch pedal and then hold it at the point where the sound of gear-grinding begins (clutch disengagement point).

5. Measure the distances indicated as follows from the clutch disengagement point and verify that they are within the specification.






- If not within the specification, inspect the following:

- Clutch fluid level
- Air infiltration in clutch fluid line
- Clutch malfunction (clutch cover, clutch release bearing, clutch fork)

Distance A, from clutch disengagement point to full stroke
- 23 mm {0.906 in} or more (Reference value)

Distance B, from clutch disengagement point to floor mat
- 65.6 mm {2.583 in} or more (Reference value)

Clutch pedal stroke
- 135 mm {5.315 in} (Reference value)

Clutch Pedal Position Switch Inspection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the clutch pedal position switch connector.

3. Verify continuity as indicated in the table.











- If there is any malfunction, replace the clutch switch. Service and Repair