Clutch Cable Adjustment - Revised Procedure
88subaru03NUMBER 03-40-88
DATE: 04-20-88
85 THROUGH 88 MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES WITH HILL HOLDER - XT, SEDAN, SW, AND 3DR COUPE
SUBJECT: CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT - REVISED PROCEDURE
To ensure proper operation of the clutch, the following revised procedure for clutch cable free play inspection and adjustment on vehicles with a Hill Holder should be followed:
Inspection of Free Play:
To get an accurate measurement of free play, it is necessary to release any load on the clutch release fork transmitted through the Hill Holder cable. To make free play measurements:
1. Open the hood and remove the spare tire.
2. Release the Hill Holder cable pressure from the release fork by manually shifting the pressure hold valve lever using a screw driver or drift.
3. Measure the free play of the clutch release fork. Keep the pressure of the Hill Holder cable released.
Clutch Release Fork Free Play Specifications:
AT PDI AFTER 1000 MILES
4WD & FWD Turbo 4WD & FWD Turbo
3 - 4 mm 3 - 4 mm
(0.12 - 0.16 in.) (0.12 - 0.16 in.)
FWD Naturally Aspirated FWD Naturally Aspirated
1 - 2 mm 2 - 3 mm
(0.04 - 0.08 in.) (0.08 - 0.12 in.)
NOTE:
1. The full stroke specification remains unchanged.
2. Check Hill Holder adjustment as per the service manual.
3. CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY SHOULD BE INSPECTED DURING PDI, USING THESE PROCEDURES.