Checking Brake Pedal Reserve Distance; Clutch Pedal (Mt Vehicles); Checking Clutch Function; Checking Clutch Pedal Free Play - Subaru Legacy Outback 2008 Owner's Manual

& Checking brake pedal re-
serve distance
1) Left-hand drive vehicles:
More than 65 mm (2.56 in)
Right-hand drive vehicles:
More than 85 mm (3.35 in)
Depress the pedal with a force of approxi-
mately 294 N (30 kg, 66 lbs) and measure
the distance between the upper surface of
the pedal pad and the floor.
When the measurement is smaller than
the specification, or when the pedal does
not operate smoothly, we recommend that
you contact with your SUBARU dealer.

Clutch pedal (MT vehicles)

Check the clutch pedal free play and
reserve distance according to the main-
tenance schedule.
& Checking clutch function
Check the clutch engagement and disen-
gagement.
1. With the engine idling, check that there
are no abnormal noises when the clutch
pedal is depressed, and that shifting into
1st or reverse feels smooth.
2. Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal
slowly to check that the engine and
transmission smoothly couple without
any sign of slippage.
Maintenance and service
& Checking clutch pedal free
play
4.0 – 13.0 mm (0.16 – 0.51 in)
1)
Lightly press the clutch pedal down with
your finger until you feel resistance, and
check the free play.
If the free play is not within proper
specification, we recommend that you
contact your SUBARU dealer.
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