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6. Adjust the clutch, using a 5/8-inch box-end or
socket wrench on the adjustment bolt. See
Fig. 8.
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Fig. 8, Adjustment with Kwik-Adjust (shown with bell
housing removed)
6.1 Insert the 5/8-inch box-end or socket
wrench through the inspection cover
opening.
6.2 To begin the adjustment, release the
adjustment bolt by pressing down on the
bolt head.
NOTE: On Easy-Pedal 2000 clutches, each
complete turn of the adjustment bolt
represents about 0.125 inch (3 mm) of
release bearing movement. On earlier Easy-
Pedal models, each complete turn of the
adjustment bolt represents about 0.02 inch
(0.5 mm) of release bearing movement.
Normal wear increases the gap between the
release bearing and the transmission.
6.3 To decrease the gap: If clearance
between the release bearing housing and
the clutch brake is more than 9/16 inch
(14.3 mm), turn the adjustment bolt
clockwise (the release bearing moves
toward the transmission).
To increase the gap: If clearance between
the release bearing housing and the
clutch brake is less than 1/2 inch (12.7
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6.4
7. After adjusting, release the pedal and check the
clearance between the release bearing housing
and the clutch brake. When the adjustment is
correct, the green end of the tool should go in
and the blue should not (clearance of 1/2 to 9/16
inch, or 12.7 to 14.3 mm).
8. Install the clutch inspection cover.
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mm), turn the adjustment bolt
counterclockwise (the release bearing
moves toward the engine).
When the adjustment is complete, make
sure the adjustment bolt is locked (pulled
up flush with the mounting bolts).
Business Class M2 Plus Maintenance Manual, 02/10/2023
Clutch