Clutch: Adjustments

a hydraulic clutch control system is used. This system does not require release arm freeplay adjustment. The clutch pedal can be adjusted as noted in steps 3 and 4.

Fig. 1 Clutch Release Mechanism:

1. Turn cable adjusting nut located on cable casing near transaxle, Fig. 1. until freeplay at release arm is 13/64-1/4 inch on Accord and 5/32-13/64 inch on all other models.
2. After adjusting release arm freeplay, check clutch pedal height at the clutch release point and clutch pedal freeplay. It may be necessary to pull back carpet to obtain accurate pedal release height measurement.
3. Minimum pedal height above floor at clutch release point should be as follows:

1989-91 Civic & CRX 2.76 inches
1992 Civic 3.27 inches
1989-91 Prelude 3.6 inches
1992 Prelude 3.7 inches
1989 Accord 1.9 inches
1989-91 Civic Wagon 2.76 inches
1990-92 Accord 3.54 inches
4. Clutch pedal free travel should be as follows:
1989-91 Civic .6-.8 inches
1992 Civic .04-.37 inches
Civic Wagon .6-.8 inches
CRX .6-.8 inches
Prelude .04-.28 inches
1989 Accord .6-1 inches
1990-92 Accord .04-.28 inches
5. If specified clearances cannot be obtained, inspect clutch and release mechanism and repair as needed.