L-Series Sedan (4 Door) 2WD F4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (MPFI) (1985)
Clutch Cable: Technical Service Bulletins
Clutch Cable Adjustment - Revised Procedure
NUMBER 03-40-88
DATE:
04-20-88
85 THROUGH 88 MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES WITH HILL HOLDER - XT, SEDAN, SW, AND 3DR COUPE
SUBJECT:
CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT - REVISED PROCEDURE
To ensure proper operation of the clutch, the following revised procedure for clutch cable free play inspection and adjustment on vehicles with a Hill
Holder should be followed:
Inspection of Free Play:
To get an accurate measurement of free play, it is necessary to release any load on the clutch release fork transmitted through the Hill Holder cable. To
make free play measurements:
1.
Open the hood and remove the spare tire.
2.
Release the Hill Holder cable pressure from the release fork by manually shifting the pressure hold valve lever using a screw driver or drift.
3.
Measure the free play of the clutch release fork. Keep the pressure of the Hill Holder cable released.
Clutch Release Fork Free Play Specifications:
AT PDI
AFTER 1000 MILES
4WD & FWD Turbo
4WD & FWD Turbo
3 - 4 mm
3 - 4 mm
(0.12 - 0.16 in.)
(0.12 - 0.16 in.)
FWD Naturally Aspirated
FWD Naturally Aspirated
1 - 2 mm
2 - 3 mm
(0.04 - 0.08 in.)
(0.08 - 0.12 in.)
NOTE:
1.
The full stroke specification remains unchanged.
2.
Check Hill Holder adjustment as per the service manual.
3.
CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY SHOULD BE INSPECTED DURING PDI, USING THESE PROCEDURES.