M/T - Clutch Pedal Cracking/Squeaking When Operated

Date: April 11, 2008

Order No.: P-B-29.10/02

Supersedes:

Group: 29

SUBJECT:
Model 171.454/456
Model 203.040/061/064/740/747
Model 204.054/056

Equipped with Manual Transmission Only (716.6)

Noise (Cracking/Squeaking) When Operating Clutch Pedal

If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of noise (cracking/squeaking) when operating the clutch pedal, the cause may be insufficient grease on the over-center spring and pin. To resolve, perform the following. For further reference, see WIS document AR29.10-D-0300-01 (Remove/install over-center spring of clutch petal) located on Star TekInfo --> Temporary Postings.








1. Apply grease to contact surfaces of over-center spring at bottom (Figure 1) and top (Figure 2).





2. Grease guide of over-center spring as shown in Figure 3.





3. Grease mounting pin as shown in Figure 4.





Parts Information

Note:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair. This information has been generated on April 11, 2008. Please refer to Netstar --> Star TekInfo Star Time for the most current labor time allowance.





In Case of Warranty, use the table.