Mazda RX-8 Manual page 1030

Standard
Clutch pedal play
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515 mm {0.200.59 in}
Clutch pedal push rod play
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At push rod setting line :
0.10.5 mm {0.0040.020 in}
(Reference value)
At pedal pad :
0.52.9 mm {0.0200.110 in}
2. If it is not within the specification, loosen locknut C and turn push rod D to adjust the pedal play.
3. Remeasure the pedal play and, if it is within the specification, tighten locknut C.
Clutch Disengagement Point Inspection
1. Start the engine.
2. Without depressing the clutch pedal, move the shift lever slowly to the reverse position until gear noise
is heard and hold the lever in that position.
3. Slowly depress the clutch pedal and hold at the point where the gear noise stops (clutch disengagement
point).
4. Measure distance A (from pedal not depressed to clutch disengagement point) and verify that it is within
the specification.
(w) RX-8 Transmission (Manual & Auto)
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