Chevrolet 10 1971 Series Chassis Service Manual page 279

CROSS SHAFT LEVER
Fig. 3— Free Travel Adjustment
pull pedal up high enough to unhook spring from pedal
arm.
4. Remove pedal and shaft assembly from support
bracket.
Inspection
1. Check clutch pedal bushings for excessive wear and
replace if necessary.
2. Check clutch pedal shaft for wear and alignment and
straighten or replace if necessary.
Fig. 4 — C lu tch Pedal Free Travel
CLUTCHES AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-3
Fig. 5— Clutch Pedal Assy.
Installation
Use new shaft bushing if needed and
NOTE:
lubricate with Lubriplate or petrolatum.
1. Slide one pedal shaft bushing over shaft, install shaft
in support enough to still clear pedal bumper stop,
hook pedal return (or overcenter) spring to pedal,
then rotate pedal forward of bumper stop; slide shaft
into position in support and release pedal against
bumper stop.
2. Install clutch pedal shaft bushing over pedal shaft end
and into place in sleeve.
3. Assemble pedal push rod lever over pedal shaft and
install bolts, washers, and nut. Torque to 25 ft. lbs.
4. Adjust clutch pedal free travel as needed.
10-30 CHEVROLET TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL