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Clutch Switch: Adjustment

  1. Loosen the lock nut of the clutch start switch.
    Fig 1: Loosening Clutch Start Switch Lock Nut
    G10294456Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector of the clutch start switch.
  3. Remove the snap pin and clevis pin connecting the clutch pedal and operating rod.
    Fig 2: Identifying Clevis Pin, Snap Pin, Push Rod, Lock Nut
    G10294457Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Adjust the clutch start switch so that the switch turns on when the clearance between clutch pedal stopper and clutch pedal is within the specification described below, and then tighten the lock nut.

    Clearance A: 

    6.3 - 8.6 mm (0.25 - 0.34 in) 

    Tightening torque: 

    8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Clearance Between Clutch Pedal Stopper And Clutch Pedal
    G08548862Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE:
    • Using a plate of the same thickness for the clearance facilitates the adjustment operation.
    • Using the Subaru Select Monitor or a tester, check the position where the switch turns on. Check the following figure for the terminal layout of the harness connector.
      Fig 4: Checking Switch Turns On Position
      G05003714Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • When performing adjustment by the clearance between clutch start switch and clutch pedal plate, perform installation according to the following gap.

    Clearance B: 

    8.6 - 9.0 mm (0.34 - 0.35 in) 

    Fig 5: Identifying Clearance Between Clutch Start Switch And Clutch Pedal Plate
    G08548864Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Connect the clutch start switch connector.