How to Adjust the Clutch on My 1995 Honda Accord LX

Honda followed the successful release of the Civic with the Accord in 1976 and produced the first-generation until 1981. A larger second-generation Accord was produced from 1982 to 1985. Honda continued to make larger, more powerful Accords with a third-generation 1986 to 1989 and a fourth-generation from 1990 to 1993. Subsequent generations followed in 1990 to 1993, 1994 to 1997, 1998 to 2002, 2003 to 2007, and 2008 onwards. The 1995 Accord uses a hydraulic clutch that is self-adjusting and compensates for wear on its own; however, free-play at the pedal can be adjusted. A complete lack of free-play can cause premature wear of the clutch, while too much free-play can make it hard to shift.

Instructions

1

Park the Accord on a level, paved surface and set the parking brake.

2

Slide the driver's seat all the way back so you can lay on the floorboard and look up at the clutch pedal. Disconnect the electrical connector from the clutch switch. Loosen the lock nut on the switch with a wrench and unscrew the switch until it is not touchig the pedal arm.

3

Look at the pushrod that runs from the clutch master cylinder to the clutch pedal arm. You will see a lock nut. Hold the push rod with a pair of pliers and loosen the lock nut with a wrench. This will allow you to lengthen or shorten the push rod to obtain the proper amount of free-play.

4

Measure the free-play distance with a tape measure and adjust the push rod until pedal free-play is between .04- and .28-inches. This is the distance the pedal should move before actually moving the push rod. Total pedal travel should be between 5.3- and 6.5-inches. Clutch disengagement should occur at least 3.6-inches from the floor.

5

Tighten the push rod lock nut. Screw in the clutch switch until it makes contact with the pedal arm and turn it an additional quarter- to half-turn. Plug in the electrical connector.