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Clutch - Revised Adjustment Procedure

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NUMBER 03-45-90


DATE 01-22-90
APPLICABILITY '87 - '90 MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION JUSTY'S

SUBJECT: CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT (REVISED PROCEDURE)

To ensure proper operation and maximum clutch life, the following procedure for clutch cable free play inspection and adjustment should be followed.

FIGURE 1:




Inspection of Free Play:

1) To inspect clutch cable free play, you must first remove the release fork return spring at the release fork. This is necessary to accurately check the cable free play. (See Figure 1.)
2) The clutch cable free play should then be inspected at the clutch pedal.

FIGURE 2:




3) The clutch cable free play at the clutch pedal should measure. 10 mm to 25 mm (0.39 in. to 0.98 in.) (See Figure 2.)

If this measurement is correct, reinstall the release fork return spring. If this measurement is NOT correct, follow the Adjustment of Free Play procedures below.

FIGURE 1:




Adjustment of Free Play

1) To adjust clutch cable free play, first remove the release fork return spring. This is necessary to accurately adjust and check clutch cable free play. (See Figure 1.)

FIGURE 3:




2) Adjust the clutch cable free play until a measurement of 2.1 mm to 4.1 mm (0.083 in. to 0.161 in.) is obtained at the clutch release fork. (See Figure 3.)
3) After adjusting the clutch cable free play, reinstall the release fork return spring.

NOTE: Revised Clutch Cable Free Play Specifications: "Release Fork Return Spring must be Removed"


Free Play at Clutch 10 mm to 25 mm
Pedal (0.39 in. - 0.98 in.)

Free Play at Clutch 2.1 mm - 4.1 mm
Fork (0.083 in. - 0.161 in.)


Please note the revised specifications in your Service Manuals.