M/T Clutch Pedal - Assist Spring Falls Off

91subaru02

NUMBER 03-47-91


DATE 05-15-91


APPLICABILITY ALL LEGACY MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARS
EXCEPT SPORT SEDAN

SUBJECT: CLUTCH PEDAL ASSIST SPRING FALLING OFF


Should a condition occur where the clutch pedal assist spring falls off of the clutch pedal assembly, Kit # X3601AA000 should be used to repair the condition. This Kit is available through normal parts channels and was incorporated in production since May, 1990.

CAUTION: TO PROTECT YOUR EYES, SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD BE WORN.

Figure 1:

Installation Procedure

1. Remove lower instrument panel cover.

2. Before installing the new kit, first check the clutch spring assist arm to ensure that it is parallel with the clutch pedal stay. If necessary, the assist arm may be bent to make it parallel, as shown in Figure 1.


Correct Stay and Assist Arm Position

3. To install the new spring, remove both old bushings from the stay and assist arm.

4. Install the new set of bushings supplied in the kit. Using clean grease, such as white grease or equivalent, apply to the inside of the bushings and also the spring ends.

5. Install the new spring, putting the rear spring end into the new assist arm bushing first. Using needle nose pliers, insert the other end into the new stay bushing, being very careful not to damage the inside of the new bushing.


6. Install a flat washer and retaining clip on each end of the spring using a 1/4" drive 6 mm socket.

7. Apply grease to the spring coil and install the lower instrument panel cover.

Flat Rate Information

The following operation can be claimed under the Limited Subaru Warranty using the following information:


ITEM DESCRIPTION/ OPERATION LABOR
FAILURE CODE NUMBER DESCRIPTIONS TIME

Clutch Pedal Assist A316-141 Clutch Pedal Assist 0.3
Spring Spring and Bushings
SGH-48