Mazda MX-3 silhouetteMX-3

CLUTCH PEDAL

H-6prose procedure

ADJUSTMENT

Height — Inspection

Height Inspection

  1. 1
    Measure the distance from the upper surface of the pedal pad to the carpet.
    Pedal height: 199—204 mm {7.83—8.03 in} (with carpet)
    Side-view line diagram of the clutch pedal assembly showing pedal height, pedal free play and disengagement height dimensions. Callout (A) marks the clutch switch locknut with tightening torque 13.8—17.6 N·m {140—180 kgf·cm, 122—156 in·lbf}; callout (B) marks the clutch switch; callout (C) marks the push-rod locknut with tightening torque 11.8—16.6 N·m {120—170 kgf·cm, 105—147 in·lbf}; callout (D) marks the push rod. Bracket dimensions labeled PEDAL HEIGHT, PEDAL FREE PLAY and DISENGAGEMENT HEIGHT.
  2. 2
    If necessary, adjust the pedal height.
Pedal heightwith carpet
199—204mm {7.83—8.03 in}

Height — Adjustment

Height Adjustment

  1. 1
    Disconnect the clutch switch connector.
  2. 2
    Loosen locknut (A) and turn clutch switch (B) until the height is correct.
  3. 3
    Tighten locknut (A).
    Tightening torque: 13.8—17.6 N·m {140—180 kgf·cm, 122—156 in·lbf}
  4. 4
    After adjustment, measure the pedal free play.
Clutch switch locknut
135 - 173N·m

Free Play — Inspection

Free Play Inspection

  1. 1
    Depress the clutch pedal by hand until clutch resistance is felt.
    Pedal free play: 0.6—3.2 mm {0.02—0.12 in}
    Total pedal free play: 5—16 mm {0.19—0.63 in}
  2. 2
    If necessary, adjust the pedal free play.
Pedal free play
0.6—3.2mm {0.02—0.12 in}
Total pedal free play
5—16mm {0.19—0.63 in}

Free Play — Adjustment

Free Play Adjustment

  1. 1
    Loosen locknut (C) and turn push rod (D) until the pedal free play is correct.
  2. 2
    Verify that the disengagement height (from the upper surface of the pedal pad to the carpet) is correct when the pedal is fully depressed.
    Minimum disengagement height: 39.5 mm {1.56 in} (with carpet)
  3. 3
    Tighten locknut (C).
    Tightening torque: 11.8—16.6 N·m {120—170 kgf·cm, 105—147 in·lbf}
  4. 4
    After adjustment, measure the pedal height.
Minimum disengagement heightwith carpet
39.5mm {1.56 in}
Push-rod locknut
116 - 163N·m

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