Clutch - Clutch Pedal Push Back
NUMBER: 06-002-06GROUP: Clutch
DATE: December 8, 2006
SUBJECT:
Clutch Pedal Push Back
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves removing the over-center spring (attachment at clutch pedal arm).
MODELS:
2007 (JS) Sebring
2007 (PM) Caliber
2007 (MK49) Compass
NOTE:
This information applies to models vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Diesel engine (sales code ECD) and a Manual Transmission (Sales Code DEF) built before January 1, 2007 (MDH 0101XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A clutch pedal push back may be felt toward the end (engaged) of the clutch pedal travel.
This may be described as a little bump felt just before the end of the pedal stroke.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the symptom condition, perform the Repair Procedure
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the lower instrument panel bezel.
2. Disconnect clutch master cylinder pushrod from clutch pedal arm (Fig. 1).
3. Remove the rubber downstop bumper (Fig. 1).
4. Push the clutch pedal all the way down.
NOTE:
Be sure the rubber downstop bumper is removed. This will allow for more pedal travel to assist in the next step.
5. Pull the overcenter spring and bracket bushing out of the pedal arm bracket.
6. Pry overcenter clutch springs out of both side bushings and discard.
7. Remove both side bushings and discard.
8. Release clutch pedal.
9. Reinstall the rubber downstop bumper.
10. Reconnect the clutch master cylinder pushrod to the clutch pedal arm (Fig. 1).
11. Install the lower instrument panel bezel.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.