Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual - part 890

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

TSB Revision

CLUTCH

21A-7

4. If the height of the clutch pedal is not within the standard 

value, loosen the locking nut and adjust the pedal height to 
the standard value using the adjusting bolt or push rod.

CAUTION

Do not push in the master cylinder push rod at this time.
5. If the clutch pedal play is not within the standard value, 

loosen the locking nut and move the push rod to adjust.

6. After the adjustments, confirm that the clutch pedal free play 

(measured at the face of the pedal pad) and the distance 
between the clutch pedal (the face of the pedal pad) and the 
floorboard when the clutch is disengaged are within the 
standard value ranges.

Standard value (C): 6 

− 13 mm (0.2 − 0.5 inch) 

Standard value (D): 76.4 mm (3.0 inches) or more 

7. If the measured free play and distance do not agree with the 

standard value ranges, it is probably the result of either air in 
the hydraulic system or a faulty master cylinder or clutch. 
Bleed the air, or disassemble and inspect the master 
cylinder or clutch.

8. Reinstall the carpet, etc.

AC001134AB

LOCKING NUT

13 ± 2 N·m

111 ± 22 in-lb

AC001135

CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY

DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL
AND THE FLOORBOARD WHEN THE
CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED

C

D

AB

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

TSB Revision

CLUTCH

21A-8

CLUTCH BLEEDING

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CAUTION

Use the specified brake fluid. Do not mix brake fluid.

 Specified fluid: Brake Fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4

CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH CHECK

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Refer to GROUP 17, Auto-cruise Control System 

− On-vehicle 

Service 

− Auto-cruise Control Component Check 

P.17-89

.

CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH OPERATING 
CHECK

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1. Lock the front wheels, apply the parking brake.
2. After normally adjusting the clutch pedal, check the interlock 

switch operation as follows:

(1) The engine should not start even if the ignition switch is 

turned to the "START" position with the clutch pedal 
released. If the engine should start, check the interlock 
switch and the harness.

(2) The engine should start after the clutch pedal is 

depressed and the ignition switch turned to the "START" 
position. If the engine should start before the clutch is 
disengaged or the engine does not start even if the clutch 
pedal is depressed, check and adjust the interlock switch.

AC001136AB

<3.0L ENGINE>

<2.4L ENGINE>

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

TSB Revision

CLUTCH

21A-9

CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH CHECK AND 
ADJUSTMENT

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1. Check to be sure that the interlock switch is as shown in the 

illustration when the clutch pedal is depressed at its full 
stroke 130 mm (5.1 inches). If not at the specified 
dimension, loosen the clutch interlock switch 1/4 turn 
counterclockwise. Then slide the switch to the specified 
dimension, and turn the switch 1/4 turn clockwise to lock.

2. Connect an ohmmeter to the interlock switch connector, and 

then check for continuity when the clutch pedal is fully 
depressed and when it is released outward. If the interlock 
switch is not as it should be, replace it.

TESTER 
CONNECTION

PEDAL POSITION

SPECIFIED 
CONDITION

1 

− 2

FULLY DEPRESSED 2 ohms or less

RELEASED

Open circuit

AC001137AB

CLUTCH PEDAL

3.5 mm 
(0.14 in)

CLUTCH 
INTERLOCK
SWITCH

AC001138

CLUTCH PEDAL

TSB Revision

CLUTCH

21A-10

CLUTCH PEDAL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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INSPECTION

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• Check the bushing for wear.

• Check the clutch pedal for bending or twisting.

• Check the return spring for damage or deterioration.

• Check the pedal pad for damage or wear.

Post-installation Operation
• Clutch Pedal Adjustment (Refer to 

P.21A-6

.)

• Clutch Interlock Switch Adjustment (Refer to 

P.21A-9

.)

AC001615

5

1

6

5

12 ± 2 N·m
102 ± 22 in-lb 

4

1

11

9

12

10

N

7

N

N

8

2

3

13 ± 2 N·m
111 ± 22 in-lb

AC

REMOVAL STEPS

1.

CLEVIS PIN

2.

BUSHING

3.

NUT

4.

BOLT

5.

RETURN SPRING

6.

CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH

7.

CLIP

8.

CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION 
SWITCH

9.

CLIP

10. PEDAL STOPPER
11. CLUTCH PEDAL AND PEDAL 

SUPPORT MEMBER

12. PEDAL PAD

REMOVAL STEPS (Continued)