Clutch Pedal Assembly: Testing and Inspection

CLUTCH PEDAL INSPECTION [F35M-R]

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)
- 123 mm {4.84 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)
- 11 mm {0.43 in} or less

Clutch Pedal Disengagement Point Inspection

WARNING:
- When performing the following procedure, make sure that the area around the vehicle is free of people or objects as the vehicle might move suddenly.

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. Depress the clutch pedal slowly.

6. Hold the pedal when the gear noise stops (clutch pedal disengagement point).

7. Measure distance A (the distance from the clutch pedal disengagement point to the fully depressed position) and the pedal stroke.

- If the measurement is not within the specification, inspect the clutch fluid level and the fluid lines for air infiltration.





Distance A, from clutch disengagement point to full stroke (Reference value)
- 15 mm {0.59 in} or more

Distance B, from clutch disengagement point to floor covering (Reference value)
- 62 mm {2.4 in} or more

Clutch pedal stroke (Reference value)
- 125 mm {4.92 in}