Clutch slave adjustment

Omathisen · #1 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008, 01:34 PM

Hi.
After experimenting with various brackets, the slave is in. Any advice on how to adjust it? What is the proper installation? I must admit I do not understand the instructions in the manual. . .
Thanks.

DonC · #2 (**permalink**) 10-26-2008, 12:30 AM

If I remember the instructions correctly you push the adjustment rod all the way into the slave cylinder and them back the adjuster out until you have 1/4 inch of free play on the throw out bearing arm.
Note: It take a fair amount of force to get the adjustment rod to bottom out in the slave cylinder.
DonC

strictlypersonl · #3 (**permalink**) 10-26-2008, 04:49 AM

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.