CLUTCHES & M A N U A L T R A N S M I S S I O N S
7 M - 5
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CLUTCH LINKAGE INSPECTION
There are several things which affect good clutch
operations. Therefore, it is necessary, before performing
any major clutch operations, to make preliminary
inspections to determine whether trouble is actually in
the clutch.
Check the clutch linkage to be sure the clutch releases
fully as follows:
1. With engine running, hold the clutch pedal
approximately 1/2" from floor mat and move shift
lever between first and reverse several times. If this
can be done smoothly, the clutch is fully releasing.
If shift is not smooth, clutch is not fully releasing
and adjustment is necessary.
2. Check clutch pedal bushings for sticking or
excessive wear.
3. Check fork for proper installation on ball stud.
Lack of lubrication on fork can cause fork to be
pulled off the ball.
4. Check for bent, cracked or damaged cross shaft
levers or support bracket.
5. Loose or damaged engine mounts may allow the
engine to shift its position causing a bind on clutch
linkage at the cross shaft. Check to be sure there is
some clearance between cross shaft, both mount
brackets, and ball studs.
6. Check throw out bearing end clearance between
spring fingers and front bearing retainer on the
transmission. If no clearance exists, fork may be
improperly installed on ball stud or clutch disc may
be worn out.
CLUTCH FREE PEDAL TRAVEL
ADJUSTMENT
Only one adjustment is necessary to compensate for all
normal clutch wear. The clutch pedal should have free
travel (measured at clutch pedal pad) before the
throwout bearing engages the clutch diaphragm spring
levers. Lash is required to prevent clutch slippage which
would occur if the bearing was held against the fingers
or to prevent the bearing from running continually until
failure. A clutch that has been slipping prior to free play
adjustment may still slip right after the new adjustment
due to previous heat damage.
C, K and P Models Except P30 W/H22-23
1. Disconnect return spring at clutch fork.
2. Rotate clutch lever and shaft assembly until clutch
pedal is firmly against rubber bumper on brake
pedal bracket.
3. Push outer end of clutch fork rearward until
throwout bearing lightly contacts pressure plate
fingers.
4. Loosen lock nut and adjust rod length so that swivel
slips freely into gauge hole. Install push rod in
gauge hole and increase length until all lash is
removed from system.
5. Remove swivel or rod from gauge hole and insert
into lower hole on lever. Install two washers and
cotter pin. Tighten lock nut being careful not
change rod length.
6. Reinstall return spring and check pedal free travel.
Pedal travel should be 1 3/8" to 1 5/8" on "C-K"
models and 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" on "P" models.
P-30 Models W/H22-23 (Fig. 2)
1. Disconnect clutch fork return spring.
2. Loosen nut "G " at swivel.
3. Move the clutch fork rod against fork to eliminate
all clearance between throwout bearing and clutch
fingers.
4. Rotate shaft lever until clutch pedal contacts the
bumper mounted on the brake pedal bracket.
5. Rotate the fork rod until a clearance of approx
imately 1/4" to 5/16" (.29) is obtained between the
shoulder on the fork rod and the adjustment nut.
6. Tighten nut "G " against swivel and install clutch
return spring.
7. Check free pedal clearance at pedal. Pedal
clearance should be 1 3/8" to 1 5/8". Readjust as
required.
G-Models (Fig. 3)
1. Disconnect clutch fork return spring at fork.
2. Loosen nut "A" and back off from swivel
approximately 1/2 inch.
3. Hold clutch fork push rod against fork to move
throwout bearing against clutch fingers (push rod
will slide through swivel at cross-shaft).
4. Adjust nut "B" to obtain approximately 1/4"
clearance between nut "B" and swivel.
5. Release push rod, connect return spring and tighten
nut "A" to lock swivel against nut "B".
6. Check free pedal clearance at pedal (3/4" to 1" is
proper clearance). Readjust if necessary.
INSUFFICIENT CLUTCH RELEASE
Where complaints of first or reverse gear clash due to
insufficient clutch release are encountered, the following
may be helpful. Cut off the existing clutch pedal stop
bumper to a height of 3/8". Since shortening the
bumper increases the lash and not the usable stroke, the
lash must be reduced to specifications in order to gain
the additional stroke benefit.
LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
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