Chevrolet 1977 10 Series, Repair Manual, Page: 463 / 468

CLUTCHES
7C-5
Fig. 7 C -5 E -R e m o v in g o r In s ta llin g Lever
5. Lift strut over ridge on end of lever, as in Fig. 7C-5E.
6. Lift lever and eyebolt off pressure plate.
NOTE:
It is im portant to replace all parts which show
wear.
INSPECTION
In addition to applicable items listed under Diaphragm
Clutch Inspection, check the following items.
1. Check driving lugs for wear.
2. Check clutch cover for distortion or cracks.
3. Check release levers for wear or cracks.
ASSEMBLY
1. Lay the pressure plate on the block in the press and
coat the lugs with a thin film of approved lubricant such as
lubriplate. See Fig. 7C-6E.
2. Assemble lever, eyebolt and pin, holding eyebolt and
lever as close together as possible and with the other hand
grasp strut as shown in Fig. 7C-7E.
3. Insert strut in the slots in the pressure plate lug, drop
slightly and tilt the lower edge until it touches vertical milled
surface of lug.
4. Insert lower end of eyebolt in hole in pressure plate.
The short end of the lever will then be under the hook of the
pressure plate and near the strut, as in Fig. 7C-5E.
5. Slide the strut upward in the slots of the lug, lifting
it over the ridge on the short end of the lever and drop it into
the groove in the lever, as shown in Fig. 7C-4E.
6. Assemble the pressure springs, on the small bosses of
the pressure plate in accordance with Fig. 7C-8E in order to
retain original balance.
Fig. 7 C -7 E --In s ta llin g Lever
Fig. 7 C -8E --S p rin g A rra n g e m e n t D ia g ram
NOTE:
If there are spaces for more springs than
specified for the particular assembly, or if two different
colors of springs are used, Fig. 7C-8E shows the proper
sequence. It is very im portant that each group be
arranged in like sequence.
7.
Assemble anti-rattle springs in cover. See Fig. 7C-9E.
The spring to the left is in operating position.
EYEBOLT
RELEASE
LEVER
STRUT
3 5 0 V
- 8
9 SPRINGS
PAINTED
O RANG E
ADJACENT
TO LEVERS
4 5 4 -V 8
3 SPRINGS
PAINTED
LIGHT GRAY
3 SPRINGS
UNPAINTED
9 SPRINGS
PAINTED
LIGHT BLUE
ADJACENT
TO LEVERS
Fig. 7C -6E-G reasing Lug
Fig. 7C -9 E -ln sta llin g Anti-R attle Spring