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2A-8
CLUTCH
Clutch Pedal Free Play Adjustment
(1) Lift clutch pedal upward and against pedal stop
(fig.2A-l).
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) On Cherokee, Wagoneer and Truck models, ad
just clutch push rod lower ball pivot assembly in-or-out
on push rod (fig. 2A-5) until bellcrank inner lever is
parallel to front face of clutch housing. Lever should be
slightly forward from vertical.
(4) On all models, loosen release rod adjuster
jamnut.
(5) Turn release rod adjuster in or out to obtain
specified clutch pedal free play.
(6) Tighten release rod jamnut.
(7) Lower vehicle.
CLUTCH LINKAGE
The suspended-type clutch pedal is connected to the
throwout lever through the clutch push rod, bellcrank
outer and inner levers, and release rod (figs. 2A-5 and
2A-6). The throwout bearing is mounted on the trans
mission front bearing cap and acts directly against the
clutch cover release levers to engage and disengage the
clutch. The bearing is actuated by a throwout lever
mounted in the clutch housing. The lever pivots on a
steel ball mounted inside the clutch housing.
The bellcrank pivots on ball studs mounted in the
inner and outer support brackets (figs. 2A-5 and 2A-6).
Idler bushings, installed in each end of the bellcrank
provide hearing surfaces for the ball studs.
Clutch Linkage Lubrication
The clutch linkage bal.l studs are the only linkage
components that require periodic lubrication. The studs
should be lubricated at the intervals specified in the
Mechanical Maintenance Schedule, Chapter B.
Lubrication Procedure
The bellcrank has a lubrication fitting to facilitate
ball stud lubrication. Whenever lubrication is necessary,
proceed as follows:
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Fill lube gun with lithium-base chassis grease.
(3) Connect lube gun nozzle to bellcrank fitting and
lubricate ball studs.
(4) Remove lube gun and lower vehicle.
BUSHING
PEOAL
OUTER
SUPPORT
BRACKET
Fig. 2A-5 Clutch Linkage—Cherokee and Truck Models
INNER
SUPPORT
BRACKET
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