Service Procedure

NOTE:
In Figures 2 through 4 the clutch master cylinder was removed from the vehicle for photographic purposes only. Do not remove the clutch master cylinder from the vehicle. All repair procedures can be performed with the clutch master cylinder installed in the vehicle.





1. Disconnect the clutch pedal pushrod from the clutch pedal pivot ball stud (Figure 1).





2. Remove the interlock switch cover by depressing the cover tabs inward and sliding the cover rearward (Figure 2). Discard the original switch cover.





3. Remove the interlock switch from the clutch pedal pushrod (Figure 3).

4. Move the clutch pedal pushrod foam gasket and switch spacer rearward to gain access to the clutch pedal pushrod retainers.





5. Place Special Tool 9968-F22 around the clutch pushrod and slide the tool down the pushrod into the clutch master cylinder base (Figure 4).

6. With the release tool installed, pull rearward to remove the clutch pedal pushrod and release tool as an assembly. Discard the old clutch pedal pushrod, foam gasket, and plastic spacer.





7. Place the new foam gasket and plastic spacer onto the new clutch pedal pushrod as shown in Figure 5.

CAUTION:
The raised shoulder on the plastic spacer must face towards the foam spacer.

8. Insert the new clutch pedal pushrod, foam gasket, and plastic spacer as an assembly into the base of the hydraulic clutch master cylinder.

9. Slide the foam gasket and switch spacer forward, against the base of the hydraulic clutch master cylinder.

10. Connect the clutch pedal pushrod to the clutch pedal pivot ball stud.

11. Install the clutch interlock switch onto the clutch pedal pushrod.

12. Install the new interlock switch cover provided in the repair kit.

NOTE:
After installation, move the interlock switch back and forth on the clutch pedal pushrod to insure that it is installed correctly and there is on binding.