CLUTCHES & M A N U A L T R A N S M I S S I O N S
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its pivot, which is attached to the clutch fork ball stud.
engaged. When the clutch is disengaged, the release
All parts of the clutch, except the release bearing and
bearing rotates with the flywheel, but the driven plate
collar, rotate with the flywheel when the clutch is
and the clutch shaft come to rest.
SERVICE OPERATIONS
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
There are many things which affect good clutch
operation. Therefore, it is necessary, before performing
any major clutch operations, to make a preliminary
inspection to determine whether or not the trouble is
actually in the clutch.
1. Check the clutch pedal and make sure that the
pedal has at least 3/4"-l" free travel.
2. Check the clutch pedal bushing for wear and for
sticking on the shaft or loose mountings.
3. Lubricate the pedal linkage.
4. Tighten all front and rear engine mounting bolts.
Should the mountings be oil soaked, it will be
necessary to replace them.
CLUTCH REPLACEMENT
Removal From Vehicle
1. Remove transmission as outlined in “Transmission
Section.”
2. Disconnect clutch fork push rod and pull back
spring.
3. Remove clutch and flywheel housing.
4. Remove clutch fork by pressing it away from its
ball mounting with a screwdriver, until the fork
snaps loose from the ball or remove ball stud from
rear of clutch housing. Remove throwout bearing
from clutch fork.
NOTE: The retainer may be removed from
the fork by prying out with a small
screwdriver.
5. Install Tool J-5824 or a used clutch drive gear to support
the clutch assembly during removal.
6. Loosen the clutch attaching bolts one turn at a time
to prevent distortion of clutch cover until diaphragm
spring is released.
7. Remove clutch pilot tool and remove clutch assembly
from vehicle.
NOTE: The flywheel should be inspected for
cracks, heat checking and other defects.
Installation to Vehicle
l. Install the pressure plate in the cover assembly
lining up the notch mark on pressure plate with
notch mark on flange of cover.
2. Install pressure plate retracting springs, lockwashers
and drive strap to pressure plate bolts. Tighten to
11 ft. lbs. torque. The clutch is now ready to be
installed.
3. Hand crank the engine until “X” mark on flywheel
is at the bottom.
4. Install clutch disc, pressure plate and cover
assembly and support them with Tool J-5824 or a
used clutch drive gear.
5. Turn clutch assembly until “X” mark or painted
white letter on clutch cover flange lines up with “X”
mark on flywheel.
6. Install attaching bolts and tighten each one a turn
at a time to prevent distorting the cover as the
spring pressure is taken up.
7. Remove clutch pilot Tool.
Fig. 9—Lubrication Points on Clutch
Throwout Bearing
LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
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Page 123: ...BODY 1B 3 Fig 6 Typical 06 Van LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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