move release bearing housing, toward
178. Clutch Adjustment
flywheel; clockwise to move bearing
housing away from flywheel. Rotation or
Note
movement of one lug position will move
Make the internal clutch adjustment
the
release
bearing
housing
first and then check and reset
approximately 1/32 inch.
external
linkage,
if
required.
(6)
Remove the clutch pedal block to
Adjusting the external clutch linkage
reengage the clutch.
to restore the original free pedal
(7)
Recheck the clearance as outlined in (2)
movement will not compensate for
above.
an improperly adjusted clutch.
(8)
After clutch has been properly adjusted,
install lock (27) with lock screw (26) in
a. Adjustment.
notch provided in adjusting ring.
(1) Remove the inspection cover at bottom of
(9)
Check the clearance between release
clutch housing (C, fig. 103).
yoke fingers and release bearing housing
(2) Measure clearance between release
pads.
This clearance should be
bearing housing and spring plate hub (A,
approximately 1/8 inch. It is important
that 1/8 inch clearance be provided to
specified (19/32 inch +1/32 inch), readjust
allow for facing wear and clutch free
clutch as follows:
pedal.
(3) Rotate engine flywheel until adjusting ring
lock (27 B, fig. 103) is exposed. Remove
Note.
lock capscrew (26) and lock (27).
When clutch is properly adjusted, the
(4) Release the clutch by locking the clutch
free pedal should be approximately 1
pedal down in the depressed position.
1/2% inches.
(5) Use a pry bar to turn adjusting ring (17).
Turn adjusting ring counterclockwise to
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