M/T - Clutch Linkage High Pedal Effort
Number: 83-T-85Section: VIIa
Date: September, 1983
Subject: CLUTCH LINKAGE HIGH PEDAL EFFORT - ALL 1983 AND PRIOR KODIAKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND WITHOUT CABLE CLUTCH LINKAGES
FIGURE 1 - CLUTCH LINKAGE:
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
The Kodiak clutch linkage may exhibit a high pedal effort or the linkage may be difficult to adjust. The high pedal effort 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