300Tdi Defender
CLUTCH
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ADJUSTMENT
CLUTCH PEDAL AND MASTER CYLINDER
SETTING
1. Remove 6 screws and detach pedal box top
cover and gasket.
2. Slacken both locknuts on master cylinder
push-rod.
3. Check distance from lower edge of clutch pedal
to floor. Correct measurement is 140 mm (5.50
in) without floor mat.
4. Adjust pedal stop as necessary to obtain correct
setting.
5. Adjust master cylinder push rod to obtain
approximately 1,5 mm (1/16 in) free play
between push-rod and master cylinder piston.
6. Tighten push-rod locknuts.
7. Check operation of clutch pedal and ensure that
there is a minimum of 6 mm (0.25 in) of free play
before pressure is felt. If necessary, readust
master cylinder push-rod.
8. Fit pedal box gasket and top cover.
