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Throw Out Bearing Question?

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dhood

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Hey guys,

I have an 01 GT, 5 speed with 32,000 miles and recently the throw out bearing was squeeling so I took it in to be replaced under warranty. Which the dealer did with no questions. They even replaced the radio because it was eating CD's. Anyway, when I got it back the clutch now grabs so far out. It used to be about and inch or two from the floor. Now it's about 3 or 4 inches. It's my understanding that these clutches are self adjusting. Is that true and was I just used to the way it used to be and I will adjust? Is this because the throw out bearing was bad? I am not the original owner so don't know what it's susposed to feel like from the factory. Is there anyway to adjust it without hurting it? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Dave
 

merc123

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They probably adjusted the clutch at the firewall.
 

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Umm, there is not stock adjustment at the firewall. Pull out your clutch pedal with your hand then push it back in with your foot.
 
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What will pulling out the clutch and pushing it back in do? Thanks
 

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It's a factory "reset" adjustment
 

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dealers will replace a throw out bearing under warranty???
 
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Yea they will. They don't consider it part of the clutch assembly. The dealer couldn't have been nicer about it.
 
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Do yourself a favor and just buy a firewall adjuster for 20-30 bucks and. I just replaced my clutch with a spec II and new OEM throwout bearing so and I am installing a new cable, quadrant and firewall adjuster. Steeda sells a good one. Eventually it wont let you adjust it with the pedal because the plastic quadrant will eventually break or wear out.
 
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