1. Start the engine and with the clutch released try to shift various gears. If the shifting is smooth, the adjustment is correct. However, if the gear shifting is not smooth, it indicates the need for readjustment.

2. Check the free pedal play. The exact amount of the permissible play may be found out from the manual, but in general a minimum of 12 mm play is specified in majority of vehicles.

3. Inspect for wear on the various linkage bushings, throwout yoke etc. Check if any part is bent, cracked or otherwise damaged.