How do you adjust the pedal free play or clutch assembly?
How do you adjust the pedal free play or clutch assembly?
How do you adjust the clutch pedal on free play?
- Loosen the master cylinder pushrod locknut (located at the pedal clevis). Adjust the pedal height by turning the master cylinder pushrod.
- Turn the clutch switch or the pedal stop until the pedal height measures 7.9 in.
- Check the pedal free-play.
How do you adjust the clutch pedal on a car?
To get to the pedal adjustments one can get underneath the dash and locate the clutch pedal assembly. There are 2 main areas of adjustment. The rod, which in turn is what applies pressure against the clutch master. Then there are 2 switches which the pedal rests on when not pushed in.
Where is the pinch bolt on the clutch pedal?
So, nip up the Pinch Bolt on the Clutch Pedal Lever Arm (from under the car) so that it just grips the Clutch Lever Spindle.
Why does the clutch not engage as the pedal warms up?
When this occurs the fluid expands as it heats up and causes the clutch to release and not fully engage and this is why you feel the pedal engaging higher as it warms up. If you follow these instruction provided, you will be insured in having a perfect pedal adjustment.
Where is the clutch cable adjuster nut located?
Locate the clutch cable housing adjusting nut, locknut (or wingnut), and adjuster nut at the cable bottom end where it attaches to the clutch operating lever. To increase clutch pedal free travel (lower clutch pedal), shorten the housing by turning the nut.
To get to the pedal adjustments one can get underneath the dash and locate the clutch pedal assembly. There are 2 main areas of adjustment. The rod, which in turn is what applies pressure against the clutch master. Then there are 2 switches which the pedal rests on when not pushed in.
Why does a clutch need to be adjusted?
To work correctly, the clutch needs the right amount of freeplay in the linkage between the foot pedal and the clutch operating lever. If the amount of freeplay or clearance is low, it results in a slipping clutch. If there is too much freeplay, the clutch may be dragging. Over time the clutch wears down and requires adjustments.
When this occurs the fluid expands as it heats up and causes the clutch to release and not fully engage and this is why you feel the pedal engaging higher as it warms up. If you follow these instruction provided, you will be insured in having a perfect pedal adjustment.
Locate the clutch cable housing adjusting nut, locknut (or wingnut), and adjuster nut at the cable bottom end where it attaches to the clutch operating lever. To increase clutch pedal free travel (lower clutch pedal), shorten the housing by turning the nut.
