Squeaky Clutch Pedal ?

[PDXk5]

My clutch pedal squeaks when I depress it or let it out. Researching here on the Forum, it looks like I should replace the clutch pedal shaft bushings. I have purchased the bushings and am ready to disassemble.

How do I remove my heavy duty over center spring, without hurting myself or damaging something ?

I'm referring to the spring in this photo and diagram (part 5).


image by Luftwaffepdx, on Flickr


image by Luftwaffepdx, on Flickr

There are some good threads on here about what to remove but I did not see how to remove this part.

I appreciate your input.

[hamjet]

can you grab the straight part of the spring with vice grips and pull down till it clears the spring support?

[PDXk5]

Originally Posted by hamjet

can you grab the straight part of the spring with vice grips and pull down till it clears the spring support?

I have some time this weekend and am going to try to remove the clutch pedal. That honking spring is an obstacle. I don't know how to get enough leverage to move the spring.

Vice grips don't offer an opportunity to apply leverage. I have tried a screw driver under the spring hook but can't find a good spot to apply leverage from.

Anyone remove this spring before and have some tips for me? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[ElKotze]

There is a tool for it, looks like a T-handle with a hook attached to it. Every Auto Parts store has them and they are fairly inexpensive.

[kitsbeach]

Let us know if it gets quieter. Mine squeaks too..!!

[R.L.]

I removed the axle the pedal levered on the spring just depressed and same when I reassembled it. I hooked the spring on the pedal and used it to pull the spring then reinserted the axle.
Now with greese and new bushings that thing still squeaked for a long time then it just quit, I noticed the other day I haven't heard it for some time now.