Tracker 4WD L4-1.6L VIN 6 (1998)
Clutch Pedal Assembly: Adjustments
1. Inspect the clutch pedal height adjustment.
2. Depress the clutch pedal lightly until the tension on the clutch cable can be felt.
3. Measure the clutch pedal free travel. The clutch pedal free travel should be 15 to 25 mm (0.6 to 1.1 inch).
4. Measure the clutch release lever free travel adjustment. The clutch release lever free travel should be 0.5 to 1.5 mm (0.02 to 0.06 inch).
If clutch pedal free travel is below specification, raise the vehicle, loosen clutch cable adjustment nut B (4) at the clutch cable bracket (2) until the
clutch pedal free travel is within specification. Tighten the clutch cable adjustment nut A (3). If the clutch pedal free travel is above specification,
raise the vehicle, loosen both of the clutch adjustment nuts A (3) and B (4) at the clutch cable bracket (2) and tighten the clutch cable adjustment
nut A (3) until the clutch pedal free travel is within specification. Tighten the adjustment nut B (4).
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Tighten the clutch cable adjustment nuts A (3) and B (4) to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.
If the clutch release lever free travel is below specification, loosen the clutch release lever adjustment nut (6) until the clutch release lever free
travel is within specification. If the clutch release lever free travel is above specification, tighten the clutch release lever adjustment nut (6) until
the clutch release lever free travel is within specification.
6. Lower the vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the marks on the clutch release lever and the clutch release shaft are aligned with each other. If the marks are not
aligned, remove the clutch release lever from the clutch release shaft, align marks and repeat free travel adjustment procedures.
