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The slave cylinder has an internal spring that forces the piston out to its furthest extended position.

1/ Remove the external return spring.

2/ Push the fork forward (toward the slave). The amount of motion indicates the clearance at the throwout bearing.

3/ Adjust the rod-link so you get 1/8"-3/16" motion at the fork.

4/ Re-install the external spring. The spring must be strong enough to pull the fork forward to bottom out the slave.