Clutch Pedal (Mt Vehicles); Checking The Clutch Function; Checking The Clutch Pedal Free Play - Subaru 2004 Forester Owner's Manual

Maintenance and service

Clutch pedal (MT vehicles)

Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance
according to the maintenance schedule in the "War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet".

Checking the clutch function

Check the clutch engagement and disengagement.
1. With the engine idling, check that there are no ab-
normal 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 cou-
ple without any sign of slippage.
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Checking the clutch pedal free play

1) 0.16 – 0.51 in (4.0 –13.0 mm)
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, con-
tact your SUBARU dealer.
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