Freightliner Clutch Adjustment Procedures
by Michael Batton KaputTruck drivers know that on long hauls, nothing is more important than safety. Wear and tear on a Freightliner clutch can lead to unsafe driving and impact truck performance. A well-adjusted clutch, however, can see you safely to your destination.
Background
The clutch on most American trucks must have clearance of at least 1/2-inch between the back of the clutch release bearing and the transmission front. After enough time, that gap will widen significantly, impacting performance and damaging the clutch.
Assessment
On Freightliner trucks without a clutch brake, the clutch must be readjusted if the gap is greater than 7/8 inch. On a truck with a clutch brake, it needs adjustment if wider than 5/8 inch.
Adjustment
To adjust the clutch on a Freightliner, the clutch locknut must be loosened. Then, the adjuster ring must be rotated to 1/2 inch of clearance in a truck with a clutch brake and 3/4 inch in a truck without a clutch brake.
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Writer Bio
Michael Batton Kaput began writing professionally in 2009. He is an editor at two magazines and a freelance writer. He has been published in "Egypt Today," Egypt's leading current affairs magazine, and "Business Today Egypt," Egypt's number one English-language business magazine. He attended Denison University where he earned a degree in political science and English literature.
