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Clutch Pedal

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Komrade, Oct 18, 2013.

  1. Oct 18, 2013 at 6:36 AM
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    Komrade

    Komrade [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Has anyone adjusted their clutch pedal to sit lower?
    This thing has to travel a mile to be disengaged.
    I think a coin or two will move it an inch or so
    Is it a bad idea?
     
  2. Oct 18, 2013 at 6:48 AM
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    jester156

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    I have adjusted the pedal so it takes a lot of slack out of the beginning stroke. It felt really "soft" after the dealer replaced the plunger due to a leak. There was a screw/nut on the back end I adjusted to give it a stiffer feel.
    Not sure if this is what you are referring to.
     
  3. Oct 18, 2013 at 8:10 AM
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    Komrade

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    screw/nut on the back of what?

    There is a lip on the pedal on the left hand side which rests against some sensor (and I believe stops the pedal from moving further up/out).

    There seems to be some sort of bolt there, but I couldn't see any way to adjust it.

    The lip has a plastic spacer on it. I thought of just increasing that.

    I don't have a lot of slack (e.g. 0 resistance), but I do think the pedal has way too much unnecessary movement to disengage the clutch.
     
    Last edited: Oct 18, 2013
  4. Oct 19, 2013 at 10:57 PM
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    Jimmyh

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    Here is what the Service manual says:

    From the FSM:

    ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

    1. INSPECT AND ADJUST CLUTCH PEDAL SUB- ASSEMBLY
    (a) Lift the floor carpet.
    (b) Check that the pedal height is correct. Pedal height from asphalt sheet: 168.5 to 178.5 mm (6.634 to 7.028 in.)
    (c) Adjust the pedal height.
    (1) Loosen the lock nut and turn the stopper bolt until the height is correct. Tighten the lock nut.Torque: 25 N*m (250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)
    (d) Check that the pedal free play and push rod play are correct.
    (1) Depress the pedal until the clutch resistance begins to be felt. Pedal free play: 5.0 to 15.0 mm (0.197 to 0.591 in.)
    (2) Gently depress the pedal until the resistance begins to increase a little. Push rod play at pedal top: 1.0 to 5.0 mm (0.039 to 0.197 in.)
    (e) Adjust the pedal free play and push rod play.

    (1) Loosen the lock nut and turn the push rod until the free play and push rod play are correct.
    (2) Tighten the lock nut.
    (3) After adjusting the pedal free play, check the pedal height.
    (4) Connect the air duct and install the lower finish panel.
    (f) Check the clutch release point.
    (1) Pull the parking brake lever and use wheel chocks.
    (2) Start the engine and allow it to idle.
    (3) Without depressing the clutch pedal, slowly move the shift lever into the reverse position until the gears engage.
    (4) Gradually depress the clutch pedal and measure the stroke distance from the point that the gear noise stops (release point) up to the full stroke end position. Standard distance: 25 mm (0.984 in.) or more (From pedal stroke end position to release point) If the distance is not as specified, perform the following operations.
    Pedal Height, Push Rod Play, Pedal Height Adjustment Point, Push Rod Play and Free Play Adjustment Point, Push Rod Play, Pedal Free Play 25 mm (0.98 in.) or more Release Point, Full Stroke End Position

    • Check the pedal height.
    • Check the push rod play and pedal free play.
    • Bleed the clutch line.
    • Check the clutch cover assembly and disc
    assembly.
     

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