Technician Handbook ! 302 Manual Transmissions & Transaxles Mechanical Clutch The mechanical clutch system consists of: System • Clutch pedal and release lever • Clutch release cable • Release fork • Release bearing The clutch pedal is mechanically connected to the release fork through a cable. Clutch pedal free play is indicated by the amount of clearance between the release bearing and diaphragm fingers. In a mechanical system, disc wear causes the diaphragm spring fingers to move closer to the release bearing, which reduces free play. As normal disc wear continues, the clutch may begin to slip when there is no free play.
Free play adjustment is accomplished by changing the length of the cable housing. Shortening the cable housing increases clutch pedal free play. Technical Training 21