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Release Fork Travel

NOTE: Perform CLUTCH PEDAL TRAVEL  procedure before measuring release fork travel.
  1. Raise and support vehicle. Using a piece of wire as a depth gauge, insert wire into access hole near actuator cylinder. See Fig 1 . Mark depth of wire in relation to actuator cylinder mounting surface. Have an assistant fully depress clutch pedal. Mark second position on wire. Remove wire.
  2. Measure distance between marks. Compare this distance with specified release fork minimum travel (relative to depth clutch pedal is depressed). See CLUTCH PEDAL & RELEASE FORK TRAVEL SPECIFICATIONS  table. If release fork travel is not as specified, check for hydraulic leaks, damaged firewall, or damaged/improperly installed clutch master or actuator cylinder. Repair or replace as required. If release fork travel is okay, check for bent release fork or damaged pressure plate. Replace as required.
CLUTCH PEDAL & RELEASE FORK TRAVEL SPECIFICATIONS

Pedal Travel: In. (mm) Release Fork Minimum: In. (mm)
5.2 (132) .44 (11.3)
5.4 (137) .45 (11.4)
5.6 (142) .46 (11.8)
5.8 (147) .48 (12.3)
6.0 (152) .49 (12.5)
6.2 (157) .51 (13.0)
Fig 1: Locating Access Hole
G92A04593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.