CLUTCH ADJUST SPICER 13/14 IN. ANGLE-RING 'PUSH' TYPE CLUTCH

SUBJECT: CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT (SERVICE INFORMATION)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988=91 WS,W6,W7 W/SPICER 13"/14" ANGLE- RING "PUSH" TYPE CLUTCHES

Periodic inspection of slave cylinder pushrod clearance will increase clutch assembly service life by insuring proper release bearing free travel. The release bearing must not contact the pressure plate release fingers when the driver's foot is off the clutch pedal or clutch slippage may result. Follow the procedures below for adjusting slave cylinder pushrod clearance.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

See Figure 1 for Steps 1-3.

1. Disconnect the return spring (1) from the slave cylinder.

2. Slide the dustcover (2) off the slave cylinder body.

3. Loosen the pushrod jamnut (3).

4. Spin the pushrod (4) until slight contact occurs with the piston (5) as shown in Figure 2.

5. Back-off the pushrod 2-1/4 turns as shown in Figure 3.

6. Tighten jamnut (3), install dustcover (2), and return spring (1) Refer to Figure 1.

7. Road test vehicle to ensure proper clutch system operation.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labour Operation: T7191

Labour Time: 0.3 hr.

NOTE: Labour Operation is coded to base vehicle coverage in the warranty system.

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