Clutch: Adjustments

Figure 4:

Figure 5:

1. Perform initial ball stud adjustment as follows:

a. Place gauge J-28449 with flat end against clutch housing front face and the hooked end positioned in the bottom depression of the clutch fork, Fig. 4.

b. Turn ball inward until clutch release bearing contacts clutch spring.

c. Install and torque lock nut to 25 ft. lbs. (33 Nm).

d. Remove gauge.

2. Attach and adjust clutch cable as follows:

a. Install clutch cable through hole in clutch fork and seat, then install return spring.

b. From engine compartment, pull cable until clutch pedal is firmly against pedal stop and hold in position, Fig. 5.

c. Install snap ring in first fully visible groove in cable from sleeve, then release cable.

d. Clutch pedal lash should be 0.58 to 1.08 in. (15-27 mm), if not, proceed to step 3.

3. If clutch pedal lash is insufficient, remove snap ring from cable and allow cable to move into dash by one cable notch, then reinstall snap ring, Fig. 5.

4. If clutch pedal lash is excessive, remove snap ring from cable, and pull cable out of dash by one cable notch, then reinstall snap ring, Fig. 5.

5. Check to ensure clutch pedal lash is 0.58-1.08 in. (15-27 mm).