K 20 3/4 Ton Pickup 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN J FI (1983)
Clutch Release Fork: Customer Interest
Clutch - Groan During Engagement and Disengagement
Number:
83-T-7
Section:
VII
Date:
Dec., 1982
Subject:
CLUTCH GROAN - ALL "C-K" 1000 THRU 3000 MODELS WITH 6.2L DIESEL AND FOUR-SPEED MANUAL OVERDRIVE 89
MM TRANSMISSION
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
To reduce "clutch groan" in the models listed above, a damper and new clutch fork have been released. This noise occurs during
engagement and disengagement of the clutch usually at about the halfway position of clutch pedal movement.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1.
Remove return spring bracket from clutch fork.
2.
Install temporarily the damper underneath the clutch fork using the return spring mounting bolt.
FIGURE 1
3.
Position the damper to drill the remaining mounting bolt 1/2" inward from flange (see Figure #1).
4.
Using a 9/32 drill, drill the remaining mounting bolt and remove the damper.
5.
Reinstall the damper in the center of the clutch fork and install the return spring bracket. Torque nuts to 9.5 ft.lbs.
Quantity
P/N
Required
Description
14066237
1
Damper
9422273
2
Nut - 1/4-20
9419892
2
Washer
180022
2
Bolt 1/4-20X1
