Clutch pedal
02-27-2008, 07:44 AM
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Clutch pedal
I am trying to figure out if my clutch is going, the pedal is engaging about an 2 inches lower that it use to. It hasn't hit the bottom but I fear that it will in the next couple of days. When shifting there isn't any noise, or chatter or anything out of the ordinary, it still shifts clean, however the pedal does require more distance. Any ideas guys?
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
02-27-2008, 01:45 PM
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Do you mean that when you press on the pedal it just springs back a bit or just the friction point is changing. Friction point is just clutch wear- don't worry about it unless its slipping. If its springing back (happened to me before... today actually again 
) it could be the clutch master/slave cylinder.
) it could be the clutch master/slave cylinder.
02-28-2008, 07:27 AM
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Checked the fluid level first, toped that off to max. As far as feel goes, everything still feels the same, i can still hit all the gears cleanly, no noise, or chattering. However it's just the friction point that has changed, I would say it is a little lower then a week ago. Took it to the mechanic, and he said it was fine. That i shouldn't worry unless it starts to slip or it doesn't change gears...
what do you guys think.
Thanks for you help so far guys.
what do you guys think.
Thanks for you help so far guys.
02-29-2008, 06:25 PM
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http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....tch+adjustment
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Get a flashlight and move back your seat. Get a 12 mm open ended wrench. Look above the clutch pedal and there is a threaded rod that also has ridges that run up and down the rod that goes into the fire wall and moves with the pedal. Find the 12 mm lock nut and loosen it. Adjust the clutch pedal release point and height by turning this rod. Do it slowly as it doesnt take much movement to change the positioning at all. DO NOT PRELOAD the slave operating cylinder, otherwise (if your clutch pedal wants to adjust itself, this is why it does it) the automatic clutch adjustment will be constantly adjusting the clutch pedal on you and it is VERY annoying and almost impossible to consistently race like that.
After you find a sweet spot, tighten down the lock nut.
Great, I did that, now my cruise control doesnt work... why?
While you're down there, you have to make sure you adjust the switch that senses the clutch is all the way "out" or engaged. Look infront of the clutch pedal and you'll see a switch with an electrical connector on it. Unplug the electrical connector, and simply screw the switch to adjust its height. The correct adjustment is that the switch will be engaged when the clutch pedal is all the way out.
After you find a sweet spot, tighten down the lock nut.
Great, I did that, now my cruise control doesnt work... why?
While you're down there, you have to make sure you adjust the switch that senses the clutch is all the way "out" or engaged. Look infront of the clutch pedal and you'll see a switch with an electrical connector on it. Unplug the electrical connector, and simply screw the switch to adjust its height. The correct adjustment is that the switch will be engaged when the clutch pedal is all the way out.
Last edited by fat_kid; 03-02-2008 at 03:43 PM.
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