Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 399

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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CLUTCH

21A-7

Step 4. Check the torsion spring for weak and
damage.

Q: Is the torsion spring worn or damaged?

YES :

Replace the clutch disc. Then go to Step 7.

NO :

Go to Step 5.

Step 5. Check the pressure plate and flywheel for
damage.

Q: Is the pressure plate or flywheel damaged?

YES :

Repair the clutch cover assembly or

flywheel. Then go to Step 7.

NO :

Go to Step 6.

Step 6. Check the mounting for loosening and
damage.

Q: Is the mounting loosened or damaged?

YES :

Tighten or replace the mounting. Then go to

Step 7.

NO :

Go to Step 7.

Step 7. Check the symptom.

Q: Is the symptom reproduced?

YES :

Return to Step 1.

NO :

This diagnosis is complete.

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CLUTCH PEDAL CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

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1. Turn back the carpet etc. under the clutch pedal.
2. Measure the clutch pedal height and the clutch pedal clevis

pin play.

Standard value (A): 175.3

−

178.3 mm (6.90

−

7.02

inches) [From the surface of melting sheet (Floor
board shield) to the face of pedal pad]

Standard value (B): 1

−

3 mm (0.04

−

0.12 inch)

3. 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.

4. If the clutch pedal play is not within the standard value,

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

AC001133

CLUTCH PEDAL
HEIGHT

CLUTCH PEDAL
CLEVIS PIN PLAY

A

B

AB

AC001134AB

LOCKING NUT

13 ± 2 N·m

111 ± 22 in-lb

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CLUTCH

21A-8

5. 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

6. 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.

7. Reinstall the carpet, etc.

CLUTCH BLEEDING

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CAUTION

Use the specified brake fluid. Avoid using a mixture of the
specified fluid and other 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.17-78

.

AC001135

CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY

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

C

D

AB

AC001136AB

<3.0L ENGINE>

<2.4L ENGINE>

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CLUTCH

21A-9

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 not
depressed. If the engine should start, check the interlock
switch and the harness.

(2) The engine should start after the clutch has been

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

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 the specified dimension is not
met, loosen the clutch interlock switch 1/4 turns
counterclockwise. Then slide the switch to the specified
dimension, and turn the switch 1/4 turns 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.

TESTER
CONNECTION

PEDAL
POSITION

SPECIFIED
CONDITION

1

−

2

FULLY
DEPRESSED

No Continuity

RELEASED

Continuity

AC001137AB

CLUTCH PEDAL

3.5 mm
(0.14 in)

CLUTCH
INTERLOCK
SWITCH

AC001138

CLUTCH PEDAL

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CLUTCH

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C LU TC H PED A L

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 turnover spring for damage or deterioration.

•

Check the pedal pad for damage or wear.

Post-installation Operation

•

Clutch Pedal Adjustment (Refer to

P.21A-7

.)

•

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)