2004 Ford Mustang Clutch release lever

2004 FORD MUSTANG
89,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PAULCCASTANEDA
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i replaced the clutch in my mustang about 6 months ago. recently the clutch release lever has been slipping off the pivot point. I have pulled the transmission off 3 times trying to figure out why it continues to come off the pivot point with no success. when it slide off i am able to jack the car up and release the cable and slide it back into place. It is starting to happen more often. When I replaced the clucth i also replace the pivot ball because there was wear on it. It is at the same level as it was to start.
Apr 6, 2010 at 4:10 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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What kind of shape is the spring clip on the clutch fork in?There should be a forked spring to keep the clutch fork on the pivot ball
Apr 7, 2010 at 7:58 AM
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PAULCCASTANEDA
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I replaced both the fork release lever and the pivot ball. the spring clips are in good shape and not damaged they are brand new.
Apr 8, 2010 at 5:47 PM
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Then something is incorrect if it keeps falling off.Did you match up the pivot balls before installation to be sure they were the same?
Apr 8, 2010 at 7:56 PM
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PAULCCASTANEDA
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Yep, they are exactly the same and at the same height.
Apr 8, 2010 at 8:03 PM
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Is the cable tight against the fork? if not the automatic adjusting mechanism on top of the clutch pedal may not be holding proper tension against it
Apr 8, 2010 at 9:36 PM
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PAULCCASTANEDA
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I believe it is, but I'll double check it.
Apr 9, 2010 at 6:31 PM
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Ok, the cable needs to hold a little bit to keep it from falling off
Apr 10, 2010 at 3:05 PM