Peugeot 205 Manual
Clutch pedal stroke adjustment (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)Routine maintenance and servicing / Clutch pedal stroke adjustment (Every 12000 miles (18000 km) or 12 months)
1 The clutch pedal stroke adjustment is checked by measuring the clutch pedal travel.
Before doing this, settle the cable by depressing and releasing it a few times.
2 Ensure that there are no obstructions beneath the clutch pedal then measure the distance from the centre of the clutch pedal pad to the base of the steering wheel with the pedal in the at-rest position. Depress the clutch pedal fully to the floor, and measure the distance from the centre of the clutch pedal pad to the base of the steering wheel (see illustration).
10.2 To check the clutch pedal stroke, measure the clutch pedal travel as
described in the text
3 Subtract the first measurement from the second to obtain the clutch pedal travel. If this is not with the range given in the Specifications at the start of this Chapter, adjust the clutch as follows.
4 On models fitted with the BH3 transmission, loosen the locknut and turn the adjuster on the transmission intermediate lever pushrod as necessary. On all other models, slacken the locknut and turn the adjuster nut on the end of the cable.
5 Check the pedal stroke again and make further adjustments as necessary. When all is correct, tighten the relevant locknut.