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clutch pedal "soft" and hangs after a wot pull
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<blockquote data-quote="Snoopy49" data-source="post: 12785415" data-attributes="member: 138649"><p>I was able to remove the spring without actually getting into the car. I knelt next to the seat and ran the seat all the way back and then stuck my head under the dash. I located all the key components that I needed to get my hands on in order to setup and remove the spring. </p><p></p><p>You will need the following:</p><p>6" Flat blade screw driver 1/4"</p><p>Light and a cloth for the floor, just in case the greasy spring assembly falls on floor.</p><p></p><p><strong>Note:</strong> There are 2 switches that are activated by the clutch pedal movement. The top switch with the red cap is the one you need to remove, this switch (Cruise Control Release Switch) is the for the cruise control. The bottom all black switch (Clutch Pedal Position Switch) is the starter switch, <strong>(DO NOT REMOVE)</strong> this switch.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]71186[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Once you have a visual layout of the project, you can pull your head out from under the dash and reach your right hand under the dash and find the cruise control release switch, grab the switch body <strong>(Do Not Grab Electrical Connector)</strong> with your fingers push down and twist it counterclockwise (towards the passenger seat) until it stops turning, about 45-60 degrees. Lift the switch out of the hole and lay it down on the top of the bracket. Make sure the plunger does not stick down in the hole or you will be buying a new switch.</p><p></p><p>Next step is to remove the retaining clip on the clutch pedal linkage. You will have to get your right arm and upper body part way under the dash. Locate the clip and work the screw driver tip under the piece of the clip that crosses the top of the end of the shaft. Lift up the end of the clip and slide it half way across the end of the shaft. Don't let it pop off or you may be in for a long hunt for the missing clip. Remove the screw driver and grab the clip with your fingers and slide it off the end of the shaft. </p><p></p><p>Now push the master cylinder rod end to the end of the shaft, when it gets to the end of the shaft, rotate the rod end 90 degrees and it will disengage from the shaft.</p><p></p><p>Once the master cylinder is clear of the pedal shaft, place your cloth on the carpet and then pull the clutch pedal towards you and the seat. Keep pulling it until the spring drops out. </p><p></p><p>Now slide the white plastic piece off the pedal shaft. Then remove the top black plastic piece. Do not try to remove the pin, the black plastic piece will come out of the upper mount with the pin in place.</p><p></p><p>Now all you have to is reverse the procedure, minus the spring installation, and the job is done.</p><p></p><p>Reattach the master cylinder rod by rotating the end onto the pedal shaft, push it onto the shaft and install the retaining clip.</p><p></p><p>When you reinstall the cruise control switch, drop the plunger into the hole and position the body so electrical connector is pointing about 80-90 degrees to the right, towards the passenger seat. Push down on the switch and rotate it slowly to the left (clockwise) until it stops. You will hear it click into place. If positioned properly, the wire will be pointing backwards toward the rear of the car. </p><p></p><p>Clean up and the job is done.</p><p></p><p>Test drive the car and make sure you test the cruise control for proper operation. If you managed not to damage the switch, the cruise control should disengage when you press on the clutch pedal.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy the new clutch.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Before</p><p>I have circled the 3 parts that need to be removed. The cruise control switch, the M/C rod clip and clutch assist spring assembly. The clip and switch need to be reinstalled. <strong>Do Not Remove </strong>the starter switch.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]71186[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>After</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]433654[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Here is a photo that gives a better view of the clip that secures the m/c rod.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]433655[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Here is another picture courtesy of Norton</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/13249126/1024/Anonymous/2013GT500ClutchAssistSpring.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Snoopy49, post: 12785415, member: 138649"] I was able to remove the spring without actually getting into the car. I knelt next to the seat and ran the seat all the way back and then stuck my head under the dash. I located all the key components that I needed to get my hands on in order to setup and remove the spring. You will need the following: 6" Flat blade screw driver 1/4" Light and a cloth for the floor, just in case the greasy spring assembly falls on floor. [B]Note:[/B] There are 2 switches that are activated by the clutch pedal movement. The top switch with the red cap is the one you need to remove, this switch (Cruise Control Release Switch) is the for the cruise control. The bottom all black switch (Clutch Pedal Position Switch) is the starter switch, [B](DO NOT REMOVE)[/B] this switch. [ATTACH]71186.vB[/ATTACH] Once you have a visual layout of the project, you can pull your head out from under the dash and reach your right hand under the dash and find the cruise control release switch, grab the switch body [B](Do Not Grab Electrical Connector)[/B] with your fingers push down and twist it counterclockwise (towards the passenger seat) until it stops turning, about 45-60 degrees. Lift the switch out of the hole and lay it down on the top of the bracket. Make sure the plunger does not stick down in the hole or you will be buying a new switch. Next step is to remove the retaining clip on the clutch pedal linkage. You will have to get your right arm and upper body part way under the dash. Locate the clip and work the screw driver tip under the piece of the clip that crosses the top of the end of the shaft. Lift up the end of the clip and slide it half way across the end of the shaft. Don't let it pop off or you may be in for a long hunt for the missing clip. Remove the screw driver and grab the clip with your fingers and slide it off the end of the shaft. Now push the master cylinder rod end to the end of the shaft, when it gets to the end of the shaft, rotate the rod end 90 degrees and it will disengage from the shaft. Once the master cylinder is clear of the pedal shaft, place your cloth on the carpet and then pull the clutch pedal towards you and the seat. Keep pulling it until the spring drops out. Now slide the white plastic piece off the pedal shaft. Then remove the top black plastic piece. Do not try to remove the pin, the black plastic piece will come out of the upper mount with the pin in place. Now all you have to is reverse the procedure, minus the spring installation, and the job is done. Reattach the master cylinder rod by rotating the end onto the pedal shaft, push it onto the shaft and install the retaining clip. When you reinstall the cruise control switch, drop the plunger into the hole and position the body so electrical connector is pointing about 80-90 degrees to the right, towards the passenger seat. Push down on the switch and rotate it slowly to the left (clockwise) until it stops. You will hear it click into place. If positioned properly, the wire will be pointing backwards toward the rear of the car. Clean up and the job is done. Test drive the car and make sure you test the cruise control for proper operation. If you managed not to damage the switch, the cruise control should disengage when you press on the clutch pedal. Enjoy the new clutch. Before I have circled the 3 parts that need to be removed. The cruise control switch, the M/C rod clip and clutch assist spring assembly. The clip and switch need to be reinstalled. [B]Do Not Remove [/B]the starter switch. [ATTACH]71186.vB[/ATTACH] After [ATTACH=full]433654[/ATTACH] Here is a photo that gives a better view of the clip that secures the m/c rod. [ATTACH=full]433655[/ATTACH] Here is another picture courtesy of Norton [IMG]http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/13249126/1024/Anonymous/2013GT500ClutchAssistSpring.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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