HIGH CLUTCH PEDAL EFFORT/HARD TO ADJUST-NEW LEVER ASSY./BRKT

Subject: TOP KICK CLUTCH LINKAGE HIGH PEDAL EFFORT

Models: ALL TOP KICKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND WITHOUT CABLE CLUTCH LINKAGES

The Top Kick clutch linkage may exhibit a high pedal effort or the linkage may be difficult to adjust. The high pedal effert condition may be a result of idler lever pin corrosion.

A new clutch lever assembly and clutch lever frame bracket assembly have been released for service use. The clutch lever assembly is installed on the clutch lever shaft bracket mounted on the dash and toe panel, and the clutch lever frame bracket assembly is mounted on the left hand frame rail beneath the cab. See Figure 1 for more information. These new assemblies are equipped with grease fittings. These grease fittings will allow the clutch linkage idler levers to be lubricated during normal chassis lubrication.

When replacing the clutch lever or the clutch lever frame bracket, the bushings into which the pins are inserted should be inspected. If these bushings are found to be damaged, the lever or bracket assemblies which contain these bushings will also have to be replaced.

A parts list follows for reference:

Part Number Description Location ----------- --------------------- ----------------- 15510363 Clutch Lever Assembly Dash and Toe Panel

15510362 Clutch Lever Frame Left Hand Frame Rail Bracket Assembly

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