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7C-8
1977 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
PIVOT SHAFT
& WASHER
BRAKE PEDAL
Fig. 7C-9
Clutch
Pedal Linkage (X Series)
4. Remove flywheel housing lower cover.
7. Route cable over fender skirt reinforcement and down
to the clutch fork lever.
8. Secure cable to fender skirt reinforcement.
9. Re-set clutch fork ball stud adjustment as stated in
"Maintenance and Adjustments."
10. Install cable end in fork lever and install screw pin.
1 1. Push clutch fork forward until clutch release bearing
contacts clutch spring fingers and tighten screw pin on cable
until it bottoms on fork. Turn 1/4 additional revolution
clockwise and drop pin in groove in fork.
12. Attach return spring.
13. Re-check clutch pedal free travel as stated in
"Maintenance and Adjustments."
14. Install clutch fork cover and tighten retaining screw
to specifications.
UNIT REPAIR
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove transmission as outlined in transmission
section.
3. A,
F
or X Series
-
Disconnect clutch fork push rod
and spring.
H
Series
-
Remove clutch fork cover. Then disconnect
clutch return spring and control cable from clutch fork.
5. Remove flywheel housing from engine.
6. A, F or X series
-
Slide clutch fork from ball stud and
remove fork from dust boot. Install Tool J 5824 to support
the clutch assembly during removal.
H
Series
-
To remove release bearing from clutch fork,
slide lever off ball stud against spring action. If necessary to
replace ball stud, remove cap, lock nut and stud from
housing.
7. If assembly marks on clutch assembly and flywheel
are not distinguishable, remark with paint or centerpunch for
indexing purposes during installation.
8. Loosen clutch cover to flywheel attaching bolts one
turn at a time until spring pressure is released, to avoid
bending clutch cover flange.
9. Support the pressure plate and cover assembly then
remove the bolts and clutch assembly from vehicle.
C A U TI
0
N : Do not disassemble the clutch cover,
spring and pressure plate for repair. If defective,
replace complete assembly.
Inspection
1. Examine friction surfaces of flywheel and pressure
plate for scoring, roughness, or severe overheating. Slight
roughness may be smoothed with fine emery cloth, but if
surface is deeply scored or grooved, component should be
replaced.
2. Inspect clutch driven plate for condition of facings or
facing wear to rivets, loose rivets, broken or very loose
torsional springs. If oil is found on the driven plate facings,
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