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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: susie on October 14, 2011, 05:47:09 PM

Title: clutch adjustment 86 samurai
Post by: susie on October 14, 2011, 05:47:09 PM

How do you know when your clutch is adjusted right? Do i just do it by the book, or do you guys have a better way of knowing when it is just right? Thanks

Title: Re: clutch adjustment 86 samurai
Post by: Skyhiranger on October 15, 2011, 06:56:25 AM

By experience.
But if you don't have that.....
The pedal should have some free play (about 1") when it is all the way up. 
The clutch should be fully disengaged when the pedal is pushed all the way to the floor. 
The clutch should start to grab, when the pedal is a couple of inches off the floor (you can adjust this slightly, depending on your preference).

Title: Re: clutch adjustment 86 samurai
Post by: mrfuelish on October 15, 2011, 01:40:05 PM

I just climb under the rig and pull down on the clutch cable with my finger and you should hear a little click where it just touches the throw out bearing, if not loosen it up a little until you can feel it tough it.

Title: Re: clutch adjustment 86 samurai
Post by: ack on October 15, 2011, 02:14:57 PM

do a search for clutch at Ack's FAQ for detailed info. 

It's also in the Factory Service Manual (FSM) at Ack's FAQ.

I hope that this helps!

Title: Re: clutch adjustment 86 samurai
Post by: susie on October 15, 2011, 05:57:46 PM

Thanks