How to Adjust and Lubricate a Clutch Linkage
Clutch Linkage Adjustment Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Road test the vehicle. 2 Locate the clutch pedal. 3 Check the clutch pedal for free play. Free play is the amount of pedal travel before you feel resistance. 4 Check clutch function while shifting gears. The transmission should shift smoothly. Listen and feel for any vibrations and noises. 5 Lubricate the clutch pedal linkage with white lithium grease as necessary. 6 The free-play is adjusted by means of a threaded rod which rides in the outer end of the clutch linkage at the transmission. This can also be a threaded rod attached to a cable. 7 To adjust the free-play, remove the clutch pedal return spring and loosen the threaded rod. 8 Adjust the rod so there is zero free-play at the transmission. 9 Check the clutch pedal for ...