How to Adjust the Clutch in a Geo Metro

If the clutch of the Geo Metro does not work as you think it should, there are a few things you can do to make it work better, such as adjusting the freeplay in the clutch pedal. If you find that you are not able to improve the clutch, this may be an indication of another problem.

  • Check the play of the Geo Metro before doing any clutch adjustments. You should have about an inch or so.

  • Look at the transmission of the Geo Metro to find the adjustment nut. It will be located on a lever connected to the clutch cable. At the end of the lever is where the adjustment nut is located.

  • Turn the adjustment nut for the clutch cable in the direction of the car or away from the car to change the amount of play on the clutch pedal in your Geo Metro. Test the pedal each time to make sure you have at least 1 inch of play.

  • Change the synchro should your attempt to adjust the clutch cable does not work. While the clutch cable of the Geo Metro is adjustable, the synchro is not. To replace the synchro, you will have to rebuild the transmission and the clutch assembly, including a new clutch.