Clutch: Adjustments
CLUTCH PEDAL INSPECTION
Move the clutch pedal pads in the lateral direction with a force of approx. 10 N (1 kgf, 2 lb) to ensure pedal deflection is in specified range.
NOTE:
If excessive deflection is noted, replace the bushings with new ones.
Deflection of clutch pedal:
Service limit
5.0 mm (0.197 in) or less
( A) Clutch pedal
(B) Brake pedal
ADJUSTMENT
1) Measure the full stroke amount of clutch pedal.
NOTE:
- Measure the length between seat cushion front end and center portion of clutch pedal.
- Slide the seat at seventh notch from first notch.
Specified clutch pedal full stroke: A 130-135 mm (5.12-5.31 in)
(A) Clutch (Full stroke condition)
(B) Scale
(C) Seat
2) If not as specified, loosen the clutch stopper nut to adjust it.
Tightening torque (Clutch stopper nut):
8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ftlb)
3) Loosen the push rod lock nut.
(A) Clevis pin
(B) Snap pin
(C) Push rod
(D) Push rod lock nut
4) Turn the push rod to adjust.
(1) Ensure that the clutch pedal contacts stopper bolt, when releasing the clutch pedal.
(2) Ensure that the clutch pedal contacts clutch pedal bracket stopper, when fully depressing the clutch pedal.
(A) Clevis hole
(B) Push rod lock nut
(C) Lengthening direction
(D) Shortening direction
(E) Push rod
(F) U shaped bracket
5) Turn the push rod clockwise to shorten until clearance is made at stopper bolt or clutch switch.
- Without cruise control
(A) Stopper
(B) Stopper bolt
- With cruise control
(A) Clutch switch
(B) Stopper
6) Turn the push rod counter clockwise to lengthen until clutch pedal contacts to stopper bolt.
7) Turn the push rod further 270° counterclockwise to lengthen (arrow direction as shown in the figure).
(A) Accelerator pedal
(B) Clevis
8) Move the clevis pin in lateral direction to ensure it moves smoothly.
9) Tighten the push rod lock nut.
Tightening torque:
10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 ftlb)
10) Measure the full stroke amount of clutch pedal again.
Specified clutch pedal full stroke: A 130-135 mm (5.12-5.31 in)
11) Install the clutch start switch.