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Old 02-11-2011 | 08:06 PM
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Adjusting the clutch?

My clutch grabs toward the bottom. Is there any way to adjust it like a cable or something? Thanks in advance

Forgot to add that the car is a 2002 2.5 RS wagon
Old 02-11-2011 | 08:34 PM
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Engagement is based on clutch face depth and the condition of your clutch fluid. It's hydroliC like brakes so nothing to adjust, maybe try bleeding it?
Old 02-11-2011 | 09:32 PM
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could be an aftermarket stock clutch you got in there and thats just the way it grabs.... im ordering a clutch probably on monday if your interested in getting a deal lmk
Old 02-12-2011 | 01:45 PM
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Lay under your dash look above the gas pedal, you will see the rod for the clutch going through the firewall. There is lock nut there loosen it, than take off the bronze retainer clip which will let you remove the pin. After doing this the silver "U" joint that the pin was going through can now be turned on the threads of the rod. Turn it about 1-2 turns where it moves higher on the threads. Lightly push the clutch in to line the holes up, put pin back in insert clip and tighten the lock nut and give it a try.
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Old 02-12-2011 | 02:24 PM
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I never even thought to look at the pedal! I'm giving this a try right now!
Old 02-12-2011 | 02:31 PM
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I got the pin out and then realized I needed a wrench to turn the u joint =( all I had in the car was my buck knife... Have to give it a shot when I get home.
Old 02-14-2011 | 02:02 AM
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would this work with a 06 wrx too
Old 02-14-2011 | 02:25 AM
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just for future reference, and someone correct me if i'm wrong, but for the non-turbo imprezas (at least for the bugeyes), the sedan is an RS and the wagon is a TS or Outback Sport (OBS). i'm pretty sure yours is an OBS.

anyway, hope you're liking the car
Old 02-14-2011 | 02:27 AM
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Sorry you're right, it's an OBS ;p
Old 02-14-2011 | 02:29 AM
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no worries heh, i think i'd rather have an OBS anyway!
Old 02-14-2011 | 10:09 AM
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jared is correct. I did that to mine when I did the swap
Old 02-14-2011 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by RelaxTampax
would this work with a 06 wrx too
Most likely yes. Subaru doesn't change things much across models. Should be the same or similar for models with hydraulic clutches.
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Most likely yes. Subaru doesn't change things much across models. Should be the same or similar for models with hydraulic clutches.
ok yah cause my clutch grabs way to close to the ground. so to make it grab higher i would spin it out or in
Old 02-14-2011 | 03:26 PM
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Counterclockwise, There's not much thread left in that direction so do like 2 turns and see how it feels. Have you bled/changed the clutch fluid yet?
Old 02-14-2011 | 03:28 PM
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It's just like loosening or tightening a bolt. Left is to remove and right is to tighten. If the clutch is still good REPLACING the old fluid will do wonders.



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