Mitsubishi Evolution X. Manual — part 162

AC709695

B

Clutch pedal

Pedal
stopper

AB

Clutch pedal free play

AC610163

Released

C

Depressed

Dash panel

AC

Pedal
stopper

AC611454

D

Dash panel

Pedal
stopper

AD

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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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.15-10

.)

AC707339 AC

Air cleaner bracket

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.

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-2

).

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

Knee Air Bag Module

P.52B-398

).

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

P.54A-676

).

• Engine Control Harness Connector Bracket Removal

(Refer to GROUP 54A, Battery

P.54A-10

.)

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

Cleaner

P.15-10

).

Post-installation Operation
• Air Cleaner Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 15,

Air Cleaner

P.15-10

).

• Engine Control Harness Connector Bracket Installation

(Refer to GROUP 54A, Battery

P.54A-10

.)

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

P.54A-676

).

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

Knee Air Bag Module

P.52B-398

).

• Instrument Panel Cover Lower Installation <MR> (Refer

to GROUP 52A, Instrument Lower Panel

P.52A-2

).

• Clutch Fluid Refilling (Refer to

P.21A-3

).

• Clutch Line Bleeding (Refer to

P.21A-3

).

• Clutch Pedal Check (Refer to

P.21A-2

).

AC709620

1

9

7

8

12

3

3

2

4

5

11

12 ± 3 N·m
107 ± 26 in-lb

15 ± 3 N·m
11 ± 2 ft-lb

AB

13

10

13

14

14

19

18

17

16

6

12 ± 3 N·m
107 ± 26 in-lb

N

N

15

Removal steps

>>

C

<<

1.

Clutch switch

>>

B

<<

2.

Clutch interlock switch

3.

Stopper

4.

Reservoir hose and brake
fluid reservoir connection

5.

Hose clip

<<

A

>>

>>

A

<<

6.

Clutch tube assembly A
connection

7.

Clutch master cylinder and
clutch pedal assembly

<<

B

>>

8.

Clutch master cylinder

9.

Clutch pedal assembly

10. Sealer
11. Pedal pad
12. Stopper
13. Sprit pin
14. Washer
15. Clevis pin
16. Rod A
17. Turn over spring
18. Rod B
19. Bush

CLUTCH PEDAL AND MASTER CYLINDER

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CLUTCH

21A-5

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

.

<<A>> CLUTCH TUBE ASSEMBLY A DISCON-
NECTION

AC612961AD

Clutch tube
assembly A

Clip

Clutch master
cylinder

O-ring

CAUTION

• Do not remove O-rings and clips from the clutch tube

assembly A and clutch master cylinder.

• If the O-ring or clip is damaged, replace the relevant

clutch tube assembly A or clutch master cylinder.

.

<<B>> CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL

AC707772 AF

Pull out the clutch master cylinder while rotating it 45

° to the

direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Removal steps

CLUTCH PEDAL AND MASTER CYLINDER

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CLUTCH

21A-6

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

.

>>A<< CLUTCH TUBE ASSEMBLY A CONNEC-
TION

AC612961AD

Clutch tube
assembly A

Clip

Clutch master
cylinder

O-ring

CAUTION

• When connecting the clutch tube assembly A and

clutch master cylinder, check that the O-ring and clip
are not damaged.

• If any connection areas of clutch tube assembly A and

clutch master cylinder or O-ring is dirty, clean with the
clutch fluid.

Assemble the clip to the clutch master cylinder. Then, connect
the clutch tube assembly A to the clutch master cylinder.

.

>>B<< CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH
INSTALLATION

AC610795

Clutch interlock switch

2.0 – 6.0 mm(0.08 – 0.24 inch)

AB

Install the clutch interlock switch according to the dimension
shown in the figure.

.

>>C<< CLUTCH SWITCH INSTALLATION

AC610794

Clutch switch

0.5 – 1.5 mm
(0.02 – 0.06 inch)

AF

Install the clutch switch according to the dimension shown in
the figure.