The clutch is a dry single-disk, diaphragm type;
hydraulic pressure is used for the clutch control. The
clutch shares a brake fluid reservoir with the brake
system.

SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1211000300692

LUBRICANTS

M1211000400440

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

CLUTCH PEDAL CHECK

M1211000900746

NOTE: This clutch pedal assembly is unadjustable because of
its structure.
1. Measure the clutch pedal looseness (A).

Standard value (A): 4 mm (0.16 inch) or less

2. If the clutch pedal looseness is not within the standard

value, the clutch pedal assembly may have an abnormality.
In this case, check the clutch pedal assembly, and replace if
necessary.

Item

Standard value

Clutch pedal lateral play mm (in)

4 (0.16) or less

Clutch pedal free play mm (in)

4 − 9 (0.16 − 0.35)

Clutch pedal height mm (in)

110 − 116 (4.33 − 4.57)

Distance between the clutch pedal and the pedal stopper when the clutch
pedal is released mm (in)

13.5 (0.53) or more

Item

Specified lubricant

Quantity

Clutch fluid

DOT 3 or DOT 4

As required

Release cylinder push rod

MITSUBISHI Part No.0101011 or equivalent

AC709626 AB

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

TSB Revision

CLUTCH

21A-3

3. Check that the clutch pedal play (B) and height (C) as well

as the clearance (D) between the clutch pedal and pedal
stopper when the clutch is disengaged are within the
standard value.

Standard value (B): 4 − 9 mm (0.16 − 0.35 inch)

Standard value (C): 110 − 116 mm (4.33 − 4.57 inch)

Standard value (D): 13.5 mm (0.53 inch) or more

4. If the clutch pedal play and height as well as the clearance

between the clutch pedal and pedal stopper when the clutch
is disengaged are not within the standard value, the air
intrusion into the hydraulic system may have occurred, or
either the clutch master cylinder or the clutch release
cylinder may have an abnormality. In this case, perform air
bleeding, or check the clutch master cylinder or the clutch
release cylinder, and replace if necessary.

CLUTCH BLEEDING

M1211001400603

CAUTION

Use the clutch fluid of the specified brand name. Do not
mix the fluid with other products.

Specified fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4

1. Remove the air cleaner element, air cleaner intake duct, and

air cleaner body. (Refer to GROUP 15, Air Cleaner

P.15-11

2. Remove the cap. Then, connect the air bleeding hose to the

air bleeding nipple.

3. Loosen the air bleeding nipple.
4. Perform the air bleeding by depressing the clutch pedal.
5. Remove the air bleeding hose. Tighten the air bleeding

nipple to the specified torque. Then, install the cap.

Tightening torque: 11 ± 1 N⋅ m (8 ± 1 ft-lb)

6. Check that the brake fluid level is between "MAX" and "MIN"

of the brake fluid reservoir.

AC709695

Clutch pedal

Pedal
stopper

Clutch pedal free play

AC610163

Released

Depressed

Dash panel

Pedal
stopper

AC611454

Dash panel

Pedal
stopper

AC707339 AC

Air cleaner bracket

CLUTCH PEDAL AND MASTER CYLINDER

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CLUTCH

21A-4

CLUTCH PEDAL AND MASTER CYLINDER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

M1211005200076

CAUTION

Do not apply grease or lubricant to the switch and the switch installation section to avoid malfunction
of the switch. In addition, do not perform work wearing gloves which have grease on them.

Pre-removal Operation
• Instrument Panel Cover Lower Removal <MR> (Refer to

GROUP 52A, Instrument Lower Panel

P.52A-3

• Knee Air Bag Module Removal (Refer to GROUP 52B,

Knee Air Bag Module

P.52B-425

• ETACS-ECU Removal (Refer to GROUP 54A,

P.54A-742

• Engine Control Harness Connector Bracket Removal

(Refer to GROUP 54A, Battery

P.54A-10

• Air Cleaner Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Air