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Dash Panel - Cracks At Clutch Master Cylinder


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Article No. 88-18-11

^ DASH PANEL CRACKS AT CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER


^ CLUTCH - HIGH EFFORT - DASH PANEL CRACKING


^ CLUTCH -SOFT PEDAL AND INCOMPLETE RELEASE

LIGHT TRUCK: 1987-88 F-SERIES

ISSUE: Incomplete clutch release and/or hydraulic fluid leaking into the cab from the clutch master cylinder may be caused by the reinforcement plate on the clutch master cylinder separating from the dash panel. The separation of the reinforcement plate reduces the clutch master cylinder pushrod travel. Reinforcement plate separation can also cause deflection of the clutch master cylinder that results in a misalignment of the pushrod to the clutch master cylinder. Misalignment causes the Oring in front of the secondary seal to leak hydraulic fluid.

ACTION: To correct this, install a new service released clutch master cylinder mounting bracket. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

1. With an assistant pushing the clutch pedal down several times, check for separation between the dash panel (cowl) and the clutch master cylinder reinforcement dish.

NOTE: THIS MUST BE DONE FROM UNDER THE HOOD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

2. If separation is present, install a new clutch master cylinder mounting bracket, (E8TZ-7K509-A for 1988 model year trucks or E3TZ-7K509-A for 1987 model year trucks). Refer to the following service details:

a. Remove the two (2) clutch master cylinder retaining nuts.

b. Position the clutch master cylinder forward.

c. Repair and seal the dash panel, as required.

d. Install the clutch master cylinder mounting bracket onto the clutch master cylinder mounting studs.

e. Reposition the clutch master cylinder.

f. Reinstall the clutch master cylinder retaining nuts. Torque to 7-11 lb.ft. (9-15 N-m).

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E8TZ-7K509-A Clutch Master Cylinder C
Mounting Bracket
E3TZ-7K509-A Clutch Master Cylinder CG
Mounting Bracket

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 87-16-15, 86-20-10, 85-5-24, 85-5-26, 84-1-14, 83-24-22, 83-23-16
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: 881811A - Install Mounting Bracket
TIME: 0.5 Use "M" Time To Repair Dash Panel If Required
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 7K509
Condition Code: 14


^ CLUTCH (HYDRAULIC) - PEDAL DOES NOT FULLY RETURN - DIAGNOSTIC TIPS

^ TRANSMISSION - MANUAL - GEAR CLASH AND HARD SHIFTING

^ SPEED CONTROL - INOPERATIVE - LOW CLUTCH PEDAL ALLOWS SWITCH CIRCUIT TO REMAIN OPEN

Article No. 87-16-15

LIGHT TRUCK: 1984-87 F-150/350 BRONCO


Article No. 86-20-10

DASH PANEL CRACKS AT CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER (6.9L (D)/7.5L)


CLUTCH - HIGH EFFORT -- DASH PANEL CRACKING/MISSHAPED RELEASE LEVER (6.9L (D)/7.5L)


CLUTCH-INCOMPLETE RELEASE
- DIAGNOSIS (6.9L (D)/7.5L)

LIGHT TRUCK 1983-86 F-250/350

- Article No. 85-5-24


CLUTCH - (HYDRAULIC) - SLOW/DELAYED RETURN - COLD WEATHER (TSB 85-1-20 PART CORRECTION)


LIGHT TRUCK 1983-84 F SERIES

Article No. 84-1-14

CLUTCH - SLIPS - (6.9L-7.5L)

LIGHT TRUCKS 1983 F-250 HD/F-350

Article No. 83-23-16

CLUTCH HYDRAULIC - SLAVE CYLINDER ATTACHMENT - (6.9L DIESEL/7.5L)

LIGHT TRUCKS 1983 F-250 HD/F-350

Article No. 83-24-22

TRANSMISSION - MANUAL (T-19)
- HARD SHIFT - UNITS WITH 6.9L DIESEL

LIGHT TRUCKS 1983 F-250 HD/F-350


Article No. 85-5-26


CLUTCH - HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (F SERIES) & PARTS LISTS (ALL MODELS)

LIGHT TRUCK 1983-85 E, F, B, R, B II