DIY - Easy clutch grab adjustment (~10 mins)

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by Chinadian

As a noob,

Can we get a video of the adjustment? I cant visualize the way to do it properly =(

Thanks!!

Actually, I had issues with it at first, until I got under there. Its a tight fit, getting a video camera/phone in there to record is going to be even harder.

My advice--printout the instructions, and semi-memorize them. Then do your best limbo dance and get under there with a flashlight. You should hopefully know which one is your clutch pedal, so press on it. Trace the motion of the pedal, and you will find the rod that goes through the firewall to the clutch cylinder. The part you want to adjust is where that rod screws into the U-shaped frame.

It really is that simple, just sounds more difficult than it is. Good luck!

[Chinadian]

Just adjusted the cluth lower but.wen.i adjust the cruise.control the.bolt when.i turn.it.it actually turns the entire sensor.thing as well and i didnt see the whote protruding.part get less protruding. Thoughts?

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by Chinadian

Just adjusted the cluth lower but.wen.i adjust the cruise.control the.bolt when.i turn.it.it actually turns the entire sensor.thing as well and i didnt see the whote protruding.part get less protruding. Thoughts?

There are two nuts on either side of the bracket that holds that pressure sensor. Loosen the one that is closer to the firewall, which should make it easier to move the one on the other side. Adjust until the sensor is even, then re-tighten.

[JonnyRocket]

Originally Posted by Chinadian

As a noob,

Can we get a video of the adjustment? I cant visualize the way to do it properly =(

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

Actually, I had issues with it at first, until I got under there. Its a tight fit, getting a video camera/phone in there to record is going to be even harder.

I made a video a few months ago, it's back on page 6 or so. But here it is again.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScZFQ0j5beY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScZFQ0j5beY[/ame]

@Koji_Online, will you add this to the OP so people don't continue to ask about a video? Or @DarrenDriven, will you add it to post #2? Thanks!

[Chinadian]

After setting the clutch level my previous concern about my rough shifting has been removed. It makes the shift soooo much smoother after adjusting the clutch.

I have not gotten the second part to adjust the sensor yet, but the clutch feels really loose, like if I just tap the clutch it moves around alot. I wondering if thats normal? and will that stiffen up after I complete part 2 of adjusting the sensor?

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by Chinadian

After setting the clutch level my previous concern about my rough shifting has been removed. It makes the shift soooo much smoother after adjusting the clutch.

I have not gotten the second part to adjust the sensor yet, but the clutch feels really loose, like if I just tap the clutch it moves around alot. I wondering if thats normal? and will that stiffen up after I complete part 2 of adjusting the sensor?

Did you tighten down the rod? I don't think there should be much loose movement of the pedal, if any.

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by JonnyRocket

I made a video a few months ago, it's back on page 6 or so. But here it is again.

Kudos to you, sir, you are much more patient and bendy than I.

[Koji_Online]

Originally Posted by JonnyRocket

I made a video a few months ago, it's back on page 6 or so. But here it is again.

@Koji_Online, will you add this to the OP so people don't continue to ask about a video? Or @DarrenDriven, will you add it to post #2? Thanks!

Thanks for uploading a vid! I have updated my OP

[oofie]

Great write up!

I have a simple question though, do we want the sensor to protrude a bit? Mine is protruding a bit, maybe 1-2mm.

[Koji_Online]

Originally Posted by oofie

Great write up!

I have a simple question though, do we want the sensor to protrude a bit? Mine is protruding a bit, maybe 1-2mm.

Yes, a small protrusion of the white 'button' when adjusting the cruise switch ensures that it will still work & that the switch is not applying pressure on your clutch pedal.
Though it seems most people who adjust clutch pedal height to about even with the brake, do not need to adjust the cruise switch.

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by Koji_Online

Yes, a small protrusion of the white 'button' when adjusting the cruise switch ensures that it will still work & that the switch is not applying pressure on your clutch pedal.
Though it seems most people who adjust clutch pedal height to about even with the brake, do not need to adjust the cruise switch.

I went the anal retentive route and have the cruise switch very lightly against the plate, so I can't see any of the white nib that sticks out.

[Chinadian]

GOt mine done, feels and works great THANKS!!!

[mid_life_crisis]

Originally Posted by Chinadian

After setting the clutch level my previous concern about my rough shifting has been removed. It makes the shift soooo much smoother after adjusting the clutch.

I have not gotten the second part to adjust the sensor yet, but the clutch feels really loose, like if I just tap the clutch it moves around alot. I wondering if thats normal? and will that stiffen up after I complete part 2 of adjusting the sensor?

It may be that the factory adjustment pinned the arm against the mounting collar of the switch, so it didn't move around. Now that you lowered the pedal a bit, it presses the button in, but isn't pinned against the collar, so it is free to move a little, which it wasn't before.

[mid_life_crisis]

Adjusting the position of the clutch pedal is a nice trick, but what would really impress me is if someone could figure out a way to make the clutch engage a little more gradually and less abruptly at the end of the pedal movement. When I drove one, it felt like most of the travel was just wasted movement, that all it needed was to be pressed an inch or two. That last second grab is a pain in the mcnuggets. It could (and should) be a lot smoother.