Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 961

7C–14

CLUTCH

11. Install pressure plate assembly and tighten the bolts

holding the pressure plate assembly in the order
shown in illustration.

Torque: 18 N·m (13 lb ft)

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12. Remove the aligner.

NOTE: Do not strike the aligner with a hammer to remove
it.

13. Install transmission assembly.

CLUTCH

7C–15

Clutch Control

Clutch Control Parts

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(1) Master Cylinder Assembly 
(2) Pedal Assembly and Switch 

(3) Pin and Jaw Joint Pin 
(4) Oil Line Pipe 
(5) Slave Cylinder Assembly and Heat Protector 

Removal

1. Remove pin and jaw joint pin.
2. Remove pedal assembly and switch.
3. Remove oil line pipe.
4. Remove slave cylinder assembly and heat protector.
5. Remove master cylinder assembly.
6. Remove damper cylinder assembly.

Inspection and Repair

Make necessary adjustments, repairs, and part
replacement if wear, damage or other problems are
discovered during inspection.

7C–16

CLUTCH

Installation

1. Install damper cylinder assembly.
2. Install master cylinder assembly.
3. Install slave cylinder assembly and heat protector.
4. Install oil line pipe.
5. Install pedal assembly and switch.
6. Install pin and jaw joint pin.

Adjustment

Clutch Pedal Adjustment

1. With clutch switch

1. Disconnect clutch switch (2) connector.

2. Loosen lock nut, then turn switch out until there is

a gap between the switch plunger and clutch
pedal. 

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(1) Push Rod
(2) Clutch Switch

2. Loosen clutch master cylinder push rod lock nut. Turn

push rod by hand to set clutch pedal height (5) to
within specification.

Clutch pedal height (5): 217 mm – 227 mm
(8.543 in – 8.937 in) 

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(3) Floor Panel
(4) Pedal Free Play
(5) Clutch Pedal Height

3. Tighten push rod lock nut. 
4. With clutch switch

1. Turn the clutch switch until the switch bolt just

touches the clutch pedal arm.

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(6) Blacket
(7) Clutch Switch Bolt
(8) Clutch Pedal Arm

CLUTCH

7C–17

2. Adjust clutch switch by backing it out half a turn,

and measure the clearance (E) between the
clutch pedal arm and the clutch switch.

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(9) Back out Switch 1/2 turn

(10) Bracket

(11) Clutch Switch Bolt

(12) Lock Nut
(13) Clutch Pedal Arm

3. Lock the lock nut.

4. Connect clutch switch connector. 

Clutch Switch and Clutch Pedal Clearance (E) 

0.5 mm – 1.5 mm (0.020 in – 0.059 in)

5. After adjusting the clutch pedal height, push the

clutch pedal by hand rightly to check the clutch pedal
free play (4) to within specification. 

Pedal Free Play (4)

5 mm – 15 mm (0.20 in – 0.59 in)

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6. Clutch pedal engagement height inspection:

1. Operate the parking brake lever and block the

wheels.

2. Start the engine, fully step on the clutch pedal,

and move the shift lever to 1st position.

3. With the engine idling, release the clutch pedal

slowly and measure its stroke  just prior to its
clutching position.

Clutch Pedal Engagement Height (14)

MIN. 30 mm (1.18 in)

7. If the measured value exceeds the specified limit,

check the following points. Repair if necessary:

D

Hydraulic circuit for fluid leakage or air in circuit.

D

Clutch disc warped.

D

Diaphragm spring weakened or tip of fingers worn.

D

Driven plate sticking on sprines.

D

Release bearing worn or damaged.

D

Master cylinder and slave cylinder worn.

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(3) Floor Panel

(14) Clutch Pedal Engagement Height