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(2) Install clutch release bearing to lever. Apply
grease to interface points. Make sure release bearing
retainers engage lever pocket as shown in (Fig. 10).
(3) Apply grease to pivot ball, and on release lever
at slave cylinder contact point.
(4) Install clutch release bearing/lever assembly
into position by sliding bearing onto input bearing
retainer, and using moderate hand pressure to seat
release lever to pivot ball(s) (Fig. 11). A ªpopº sound
should be heard. Verify proper engagement by lightly
pulling outward on lever at pivot ball location, and
then actuating lever and bearing to ensure proper
operation.
MASTER CYLINDER - RHD
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove master cylinder to clutch pedal pin
retainer clip. Disengage pushrod from clutch pedal
pin (Fig. 13).
(3) Disengage master cylinder grommet from cowl
panel.
(4) Remove battery and tray.
(5)Diesel models:Remove windshield wiper mod-
ule assembly. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/
WASHERS/WIPER MODULE - REMOVAL)
(6) Discharge Air Conditioning system. (Refer to 24
- HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)(7) Remove suction/discharge line from evaporator
junction block.
(8) Using tool 6638A, disconnect clutch hydraulic
ªquick-connectº fitting (Fig. 12).
(9) Remove clutch master cylinder tubing from
retainers in engine compartment.
(10) Remove clutch master cylinder from dash
panel/clutch pedal bracket by rotating 45É clockwise
and pulling outward towards engine (Fig. 13).
(11) Carefully guide clutch master cylinder and
hydraulic plumbing from engine compartment.
Fig. 10 Release Bearing-to-Lever
1 - RETAINER (2)
2 - RELEASE LEVER
3 - RELEASE BEARING
Fig. 11 Release Bearing and Lever
1 - RELEASE LEVER
2 - RELEASE BEARING
Fig. 12 Disconnect Quick-Connect Using Tool 6638A
1 - QUICK CONNECT FITTING
2 - TOOL 6638A
6 - 8 CLUTCHRS
CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER AND BEARING (Continued)
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INSTALLATION
(1) Carefully route master cylinder plumbing into
engine compartment as removed and position master
cylinder to dash panel hole.
(2) Rotate master cylinder 45É clockwise, insert
into dash panel hole, engaging clutch pedal bracket.
Rotate master cylinder 45É counter-clockwise, secur-
ing it to pedal bracket (Fig. 13).
(3) Install and secure grommet to dash panel.
(4) Connect pushrod to clutch pedal pin. Install
retainer clip (Fig. 13).
(5) Secure master cylinder plumbing to retainers
in engine compartment.
(6) Connect clutch master cylinder plumbing to
slave cylinder ªquick connectº fitting. An audible
ªclickº should be heard. Verify connection by pulling
outward.
(7) Connect A/C suction/discharge line to evapora-
tor junction block.
(8)Diesel models:Install wiper module assembly.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/
WIPER MODULE - INSTALLATION)
(9) Install battery and tray.
(10) Connect battery negative cable
(11) Charge Air Conditioning system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/RE-
FRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
MASTER CYLINDER - LHD
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery cables.
(2) Remove instrument panel lower silencer (Fig.
14).
(3) Remove knee bolster (Fig. 15).
(4) Remove clutch master cylinder pushrod
retainer clip (Fig. 16).
(5) Disconnect pushrod from clutch pedal (Fig. 16).
(6) Remove battery shield.
(7) Remove battery.
(8) Remove battery tray.
(9) Remove windshield wiper module assembly
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/
WIPER MODULE - REMOVAL).
Fig. 13 Clutch Master Cylinder at Pedal Bracket
1 - CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
2 - RETAINER CLIP
3 - CLUTCH PEDAL PIN
4 - PUSH RODFig. 14 Instrument Panel Lower Silencer
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER SILENCER
Fig. 15 Knee Bolster
1 - KNEE BOLSTER
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MASTER CYLINDER - RHD (Continued)
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(10) Using Tool 6638A, disconnect clutch master
cylinder ªquick connectº fitting (Fig. 17). Disengage
plumbing retainer from body stud.
(11) Remove master cylinder reservoir-to-strut
tower nuts (Fig. 18). Reposition reservoir off to side.
(12) Remove clutch master cylinder from dash
panel by rotating clockwise 45É and removing from
dash panel (Fig. 18).(13) Remove master cylinder and plumbing from
engine compartment. Use care not to bend or kink
plumbing. Note plumbing routing to aid in installa-
tion.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install master cylinder into position, while
routing plumbing as originally installed.
(2) Insert master cylinder pushrod through dash
panel (Fig. 18) and rotate 45É counter-clockwise to
secure.
(3) Connect master cylinder plumbing quick-con-
nect fitting. An audible ªclickº should be heard. Ver-
ify connection by pulling outward.
(4) Install master cylinder reservoir onto strut
tower. Install and tighten two (2) master cylinder
reservoir-to-strut tower nuts to 11 N´m (100 in. lbs.)
(Fig. 18).
(5) Install windshield wiper module assembly
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/
WIPER MODULE - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install battery tray.
(7) Install battery.
(8) Install battery shield.
(9) Connect master cylinder pushrod to clutch
pedal lever (Fig. 16). Install retainer clip.
(10) Install knee bolster and instrument panel
lower silencer (Fig. 15) (Fig. 14).
(11) Connect battery cables.
Fig. 16 Master Cylinder Pushrod at Pedal
1 - MASTER CYLINDER PUSHROD
2 - CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY
3 - PUSHROD RETAINER
Fig. 17 Disconnect Quick-Connect Using Tool 6638A
1 - QUICK CONNECT FITTING
2 - TOOL 6638A
Fig. 18 Clutch Master Cylinder Removal/Installation
1 - CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
2 - RESERVOIR
3 - NUT (2)
6 - 10 CLUTCHRS
MASTER CYLINDER - LHD (Continued)
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MODULAR CLUTCH ASSY -
2.4L GAS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove transaxle from vehicle. (Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove modular clutch assembly from input
shaft (Fig. 19).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install modular clutch assembly to transaxle
input shaft (Fig. 19).
(2) Install transaxle to vehicle. (Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL - INSTAL-
LATION)
SLAVE CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.Diesel models:Remove
underbody splash shield.
(2) Using Tool 6638A, disconnect hydraulic clutch
circuit quick connect fitting.
(3) Remove clutch slave cylinder (Fig. 20) by lifting
nylon tab with a small screwdriver, and then
depressing cylinder inward towards case and rotating
cylinder 60É counter-clockwise.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install clutch slave cylinder into position, not-
ing orientation of different sized lugs. While depress-
ing inward, rotate slave cylinder clockwise until
nylon locating tab rests in transaxle case cutout, and
the hydraulic tube is vertical (Fig. 20).
(2) Connect ªquick-connectº connection until an
audible ªclickº is heard. Verify connection by pulling
outward on connection.
(3)Diesel models:Install underbody splash
shield.
(4) Lower vehicle.
CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE
PLATE - 2.5L TD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove transaxle assembly. (Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove six (6) clutch pressure plate-to-fly-
wheel bolts. Remove pressure plate and disc from fly-
wheel (Fig. 21).
(3)
Inspect flywheel. Resurface/replace as necessary.
(4) Inspect clutch release bearing and lever.
Replace as necessary. (Refer to 6 - CLUTCH/
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING - REMOVAL)
Fig. 19 Modular Clutch Assembly
1 - MODULAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2 - INPUT SHAFT
Fig. 20 Slave Cylinder Removal/Installation
1 - MOUNTING HOLE
2 - SLAVE CYLINDER
3 - ACCESS HOLE
4 - NYLON ANTI-ROTATION TAB
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install clutch release bearing and lever (if
removed). (Refer to 6 - CLUTCH/CLUTCH RELEASE
BEARING - INSTALLATION)
(2) Install clutch disc and pressure plate to fly-
wheel (Fig. 21). Install clutch alignment tool, and
install and torque pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts to
28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(3)
Install transaxle assembly. (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL - INSTALLATION)
FLYWHEEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove transaxle assembly. (Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove clutch pressure plate and disc. (Refer
to 6 - CLUTCH/CLUTCH DISC - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove flywheel assembly (Fig. 22).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install NEW flywheel-to-crankshaft bolts by
hand.
(2) Torque bolts in a criss-cross sequence to 25
N´m (18 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 22).(3) Torque bolts in a criss-cross sequence an addi-
tional 60É.
(4) Install clutch pressure plate and disc. (Refer to
6 - CLUTCH/CLUTCH DISC - INSTALLATION)
(5) Install transaxle assembly. (Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL - INSTAL-
LATION)
Fig. 21 Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate
1 - FLYWHEEL
2 - DISC
3 - PRESSURE PLATE
Fig. 22 Flywheel Bolt Torque Sequence
6 - 12 CLUTCHRS
CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE - 2.5L TD (Continued)
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CLUTCH PEDAL INTERLOCK
SWITCH
REMOVAL
LHD
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove instrument panel lower silencer (Fig.
23).
(3) Remove knee bolster (Fig. 24).
(4) Disconnect interlock switch connector (Fig. 25).
(5) Remove interlock switch by depressing four (4)
plastic wing tabs, and sliding switch through mount-
ing bracket (Fig. 25). If difficulty is encountered gain-
ing access to and removing interlock switch,
removing the upstop switch/bracket assembly (Fig.25) allows for over-travel of the pedal, giving more
room for interlock switch access.
(6) Remove interlock switch harness from pedal
bracket at retainer. Remove switch.
RHD
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove instrument panel lower silencer (Fig.
23).
(3) Remove knee bolster (Fig. 24).
(4) Remove master cylinder to clutch pedal pin
retainer clip (Fig. 26). Disengage pushrod from clutch
pedal pin.
(5) Disconnect interlock and upstop switch connec-
tors.
(6) Disengage master cylinder grommet from dash
panel.
(7) Remove clutch master cylinder tubing from
retainers in engine compartment.
(8) Remove clutch master cylinder from dash pan-
el/clutch pedal bracket by rotating 45É clockwise and
pulling outward towards engine (Fig. 26).
(9) Remove clutch pedal bracket assembly (Fig.
27).
(10) Remove interlock switch harness from pedal
bracket at retainer. Remove switch (Fig. 28).
Fig. 23 Instrument Panel Lower SilencerÐLHD
Shown
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER SILENCER
Fig. 24 Knee BolsterÐLHD Shown
1 - KNEE BOLSTER
Fig. 25 Interlock/Upstop Switch Location
1 - INTERLOCK SWITCH
2 - UPSTOP SWITCH
3 - RETAINER - UPSTOP BRACKET
4 - CONNECTORS
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INSTALLATION
LHD
(1) Install interlock switch into pedal bracket hole,
and secure harness with retainer as shown in (Fig.
28). Make sure switch wing tabs are fully expanded.
(2) Connect interlock switch connector.
(3) Install knee bolster (Fig. 24).
(4) Install instrument panel lower silencer (Fig.
23).
(5) Connect battery negative cable.
(6) Verify function of starter interlock switch.
Switch must actuate when pedal is depressed.
RHD
(1) Install interlock switch to pedal bracket assem-
bly as shown in (Fig. 28). Secure connector with
retainer to hole in bracket.
(2) Install clutch pedal bracket assembly into posi-
tion. Install pedal bracket mounting nuts and torque
to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect interlock and upstop switch connec-
tors.
(4) Install clutch master cylinder into position and
rotate 45É counter-clockwise to secure to pedal
bracket (Fig. 26). Secure dash panel grommet and
secure hydraulic pluming into dash panel retainers.
(5) Connect master cylinder pushrod to clutch
pedal pin and secure with retainer clip (Fig. 26).
(6) Install knee bolster (Fig. 24).
Fig. 26 Clutch Master Cylinder at Pedal Bracket
1 - CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
2 - RETAINER CLIP
3 - CLUTCH PEDAL PIN
4 - PUSH ROD
Fig. 27 Clutch Pedal/Bracket Assembly
1 - CLUTCH PEDAL/BRACKET ASSY.
2 - NUT (4)
Fig. 28 Clutch Pedal Interlock Switch
1 - CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH
2 - CLUTCH PEDAL/BRACKET ASSY.
6 - 14 CLUTCHRS
CLUTCH PEDAL INTERLOCK SWITCH (Continued)
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(7) Install instrument panel lower silencer (Fig.
23).
(8) Connect battery negative cable.
(9) Verify function of starter interlock switch.
Switch must actuate when pedal is depressed.
CLUTCH PEDAL UPSTOP
SWITCH
REMOVAL
LHD
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove instrument panel lower silencer (Fig.
29).(3) Remove knee bolster (Fig. 30).
(4) Remove upstop switch by depressing four (4)
plastic wing tabs, and sliding switch through mount-
ing bracket. If necessary, remove mounting bracket
and remove switch (Fig. 31).
Fig. 29 Instrument Panel Lower SilencerÐLHD
Shown
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER SILENCER
Fig. 30 Knee BolsterÐLHD Shown
1 - KNEE BOLSTER
Fig. 31 Interlock/Upstop Switch Location
1 - INTERLOCK SWITCH
2 - UPSTOP SWITCH
3 - RETAINER - UPSTOP BRACKET
4 - CONNECTORS
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CLUTCH PEDAL INTERLOCK SWITCH (Continued)
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RHD
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove instrument panel lower silencer (Fig.
29).
(3) Remove knee bolster (Fig. 30).
(4) Disconnect upstop switch connector (Fig. 32).
(5) Remove upstop switch/bracket-to-clutch pedal
bracket nut. Remove switch (Fig. 32).
INSTALLATION
LHD
(1) Install upstop switch into bracket (Fig. 31).
Ensure switch wing tabs are fully expanded. If
removed, re-install bracket and torque to 13 N´m
(115 in. lbs.).
(2) Connect upstop switch connector.
(3) Install knee bolster (Fig. 30).
(4) Install instrument panel lower silencer (Fig.
29).
(5) Connect battery negative cable.
RHD
(1) Install switch and bracket assembly. Torque
nut to 12 N´m (110 in. lbs.) (Fig. 32).
(2) Connect upstop switch assembly (Fig. 32).
(3) Install knee bolster (Fig. 30).
(4) Install instrument panel lower silencer (Fig.
29).(5) Connect battery negative cable.
Fig. 32 Clutch Pedal Upstop SwitchÐRHD
1 - CONNECTOR
2 - NUT
3 - UPSTOP SWITCH/BRACKET
6 - 16 CLUTCHRS
CLUTCH PEDAL UPSTOP SWITCH (Continued)
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NOTE: PCM Inputs:
²Air Conditioning Pressure Transducer
²Ambient temperature Sensor
²ASD Relay
²Battery Temperature Sensor (NGC)
²Battery Voltage
²Brake Switch
²Camshaft Position Sensor
²Crankshaft Position Sensor
²Distance Sensor (from transmission control mod-
ule)
²EGR Position Feedback
²Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
²Heated Oxygen Sensors
²Ignition sense
²Intake Air Temperature Sensor
²Knock Sensor
²Leak Detection Pump Feedback
²Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
²Park/Neutral
²PCI Bus
²Power Steering Pressure Switch
²Proportional Purge Sense
²SCI Receive
²Speed Control
²Throttle Position Sensor
²Torque Management Input
²Transaxle Control Module (3.3/3.8L Only)
²Transmission Control Relay (Switched B+) (2.4L
Only)
²Transmission Pressure Switches (2.4L Only)
²Transmission Temperature Sensor (2.4L Only)
²Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor (2.4L
Only)
²Transmission Output Shaft Speed Sensor (2.4L
Only)
²Transaxle Gear Engagement
²Vehicle Speed
NOTE: PCM Outputs:
²Air Conditioning Clutch Relay
²Automatic Shut Down (ASD) and Fuel Pump
Relays
²Data Link Connector (PCI and SCI Transmit)
²Double Start Override
²EGR Solenoid
²Fuel Injectors
²Generator Field
²High Speed Fan Relay
²Idle Air Control Motor
²Ignition Coils
²Leak Detection Pump
²Low Speed Fan Relay
²MTV Actuator
²Proportional Purge Solenoid²SRV Valve
²Speed Control Relay
²Speed Control Vent Relay
²Speed Control Vacuum Relay
²8 Volt Output
²5 Volt Output
²Torque Reduction Request
²Transmission Control Relay (2.4L Only)
²Transmission Solenoids (2.4L Only)
²Vehicle Speed
Based on inputs it receives, the powertrain control
module (PCM) adjusts fuel injector pulse width, idle
speed, ignition timing, and canister purge operation.
The PCM regulates the cooling fans, air conditioning
and speed control systems. The PCM changes gener-
ator charge rate by adjusting the generator field.
The PCM adjusts injector pulse width (air-fuel
ratio) based on the following inputs.
²Battery Voltage
²Intake Air Temperature Sensor
²Engine Coolant Temperature
²Engine Speed (crankshaft position sensor)
²Exhaust Gas Oxygen Content (heated oxygen
sensors)
²Manifold Absolute Pressure
²Throttle Position
The PCM adjusts engine idle speed through the
idle air control motor based on the following inputs.
²Brake Switch
²Engine Coolant Temperature
²Engine Speed (crankshaft position sensor)
²Park/Neutral
²Transaxle Gear Engagement
²Throttle Position
²Vehicle Speed
The PCM adjusts ignition timing based on the fol-
lowing inputs.
²Intake Air Temperature
²Engine Coolant Temperature
²Engine Speed (crankshaft position sensor)
²Knock Sensor
²Manifold Absolute Pressure
²Park/Neutral
²Transaxle Gear Engagement
²Throttle Position
The automatic shut down (ASD) and fuel pump
relays are mounted externally, but turned on and off
by the powertrain control module through the same
circuit.
The camshaft and crankshaft signals are sent to
the powertrain control module. If the PCM does not
receive both signals within approximately one second
of engine cranking, it deactivates the ASD and fuel
pump relays. When these relays are deactivated,
power is shut off to the fuel injectors, ignition coils,
8E - 12 ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULESRS
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (Continued)
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