Clutch and Drive Shafts

Specifications, General Information

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Clutch type: Dry, single-plate, diaphragm spring

Clutch pedal height at disengagement, mm: 76 ÷ 89

Clutch pedal free play, mm: 9.5 ÷ 16

Standard clutch pedal height, mm: 190.5

Clutch pedal travel, mm: 146

Drive Shafts

Drive shaft length, mm

4-cylinder models

MT models

Left shaft: 518.3 ÷ 523.1

Right shaft: 497.7 ÷ 503.2

Models with AT

Left shaft: 868.4 ÷ 873.9

Right shaft: 497.7 ÷ 503.2

Left shaft: 531.0 ÷ 535.8

Right shaft: 541.3 ÷ 546.1

Threaded fastener tightening torques N•m

Clutch master cylinder mounting nuts: 12.4

Clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts: 23

Clutch cover mounting bolts: 26

Hub nuts: 243

Intermediate shaft bearing support bracket bolts: 39

This Chapter covers the components located between the rear of the engine and the driving wheels of the vehicle (excluding the transmission, which is covered in the Manual Transmission Chapter). The components covered can be divided into two categories: the clutch and the drive shafts. The following Sections describe the design and operation of each component, and provide procedures for inspection, removal, disassembly and repair of the components in both groups.

Since most of the procedures in this Chapter are performed under the vehicle, pay particular attention to securely supporting the vehicle in the raised position.

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