Clutch Pedal Assembly: Service and Repair

Clutch Pedal - Quadrant and Pawl Assembly

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.





2. Loosen the nut from inside the engine compartment.
^ The clutch adjusts automatically to compensate for clutch disc wear. The clutch linkage is self-adjusting.
^ The Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch prevents the starter motor from engaging unless the clutch pedal is depressed all the way to the floor. The switch plunger is contacted by the clutch pedal and extends as the clutch pedal is pressed. The clutch pedal position switch is electrically connected in line with the ignition switch and the starter motor relay coil. The CPP also turns off the speed control when the clutch pedal is depressed.





3. Loosen the nuts from inside the vehicle.





4. Loosen the screw.





5. Disconnect the Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch electrical connector.





6. Disconnect the brake pedal-to-power brake booster push rod.
1 Remove the self-locking pin.
2 Remove the BPP switch from the brake master cylinder push rod.
3 Remove the brake master cylinder push rod spacers.
4 Remove the brake master cylinder push rod bushing.





7. Disconnect the Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch electrical connector.





8. Disconnect the deactivation switch connector from the wiring harness.





9. WARNING: Do not allow the quadrant to snap rearward. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

NOTE: Lift the clutch pedal all the way up to release the clutch release lever cable.

Rotate the clutch pedal adjuster quadrant and unhook the clutch release lever cable.





10. Remove the nuts.





11. Remove the screw.





12. Remove the nut and the clutch pedal.





13. Remove the self-adjusting mechanism.





14. Remove the self-adjusting mechanism shaft bushings.

Installation











1. NOTE: Before the installation of the clutch pedal shaft or clutch pedal, remove and inspect the brake and clutch pedal bushings. Clean and lubricate with a light film of engine oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G and replace the brake and clutch pedal bushing if excessive wear is evident.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.