How to Adjust the Clutch in a Toyota Tundra

Working on a Toyota Tundra is a little easier than working on a car because it's a bit more roomy. This is especially handy when working on the Tundra's clutch. You can change the height of your pedal, the point at which the pedal engages the clutch, and do basic maintenance which will improve the performance of the truck.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. • 1

     Check beneath the hood for the reservoir that contains the clutch fluid for the Toyota Tundra. If it is low, add more fluid to restore the hydraulic pressure in the line, thus adjusting your clutch. You will find the reservoir on the driver's side, right in front of the firewall in the engine bay.

   • 2

     Bleed the Tundra's hydraulic clutch system to remove any air bubbles that may have collected in the lines. Raise your truck up, take off the dust cap from the release cylinder, and cover the valve with a rubber hose. Put the other end of the hose in a clear container containing 2 inches of brake fluid. While your assistant presses on the clutch pedal, open the bleeder valve on the release cylinder. Close the valve when your assistant tells you that he has pressed the pedal to the floor; then repeat the process until you don't see any air bubbles in the container.

   • 3

     Look for leaks in the clutch lines or the slave and master cylinders. If there is a leak, then the hydraulic system in the Toyota Tundra will not be able to maintain the pressure it needs to function properly. Repair or replace the parts as needed. The master cylinder is near the firewall at the back left of the engine bay, and the slave or release cylinder is located in the clutch housing's left side.

   • 4

     Adjust the clutch pedal of the Toyota Tundra by turning the adjuster knob on the pedal. By adjusting the height, you change whether the pedal engages when it is closer to the top of the stroke, or closer the floor. Test the adjustment you have made by driving it to see whether the engagement point works well for you.

   • 5

     Examine the components of the clutch if the clutch still doesn't perform as you would like after adjusting the clutch pedal. You might find that the pressure plate is worn, and no longer turns as it should. This sort of wear is inevitable, thanks to the friction that builds up in the system. Replace the clutch components and the clutch as well.