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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 C-Series Medium Duty Truck C6/7/8 - Mexico 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Clutch Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 791976 Size: SH
  1. Remove the clutch cable retainer.
  2. Remove the clutch cable from the clutch pedal.

    3. Object Number: 792036 Size: SH
  3. If equipped with the 1.75 inch or 1.5 inch pilot shaft spline, remove the clutch cable clip bracket bolt and clip.

    4. Object Number: 792037 Size: MH
  4. If equipped with the 1.75 inch or 1.5 inch pilot shaft spline, without regular production option (RPO) MT0, cut the cable strap.
  5. From under the hood, remove the clutch cable retainer.

    6. Object Number: 792040 Size: MH
  6. If equipped with the 1.75 inch or 1.5 inch pilot shaft spline, with RPO MT0, remove the cable clip bolt.
  7. From under the hood, remove the clutch cable retainer.
  8. Remove the clutch cable from the front of dash.
  9. Raise and suitably support the vehicle, if required. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    10. Object Number: 792167 Size: SH
  10. If equipped with the 1.75 inch or 1.5 inch pilot shaft spline, remove the clutch fork return spring.

    11. Object Number: 792169 Size: SH
  11. If equipped with the 6.6L or 7.2L engine, and RPOs MUT/MS9/MT3/MK0/ML0/M69, remove the clutch fork return spring.

    12. Object Number: 792170 Size: SH
  12. If equipped with the 6.6L or 7.2L engine, and RPOs M69/MK8/MK9, and the 1.75 inch pilot shaft spline, remove the clutch fork return spring.

    13. Object Number: 792042 Size: SH
  13. If equipped with the 7.2L engine, and RPOs MS9/MT3, remove the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel retainer (1).
  14. Remove the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel (5) from the lever.
  15. Remove the clutch cable retainer (2).
  16. Remove the clutch cable nuts (3), washers (4), and swivel (5) from the cable.

    17. Object Number: 792043 Size: SH
  17. If equipped with the 6.6L or 7.2L engine, and RPOs MUT/MS9/MT3, remove the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel retainer (1).
  18. Remove the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel (5) from the lever.
  19. Remove the clutch cable retainer (2).
  20. Remove the clutch cable nuts (3), washers (4), and swivel (5) from the cable.

    21. Object Number: 792233 Size: SH
  21. If equipped with the 8.1L engine, and RPOs MM7/MNC/MPU/MSC/MSG, and the 13 inch clutch, remove the clutch cable retainer nuts (2).
  22. Remove the clutch cable swivel (1) from the cable.
  23. Remove the clutch cable retainer (3).
  24. Remove the clutch cable from the clutch fork.

    25. Object Number: 792044 Size: SH
  25. If equipped with the 6.6L engine, and RPOs MK8/MK9, and the 14 inch clutch, and the 1.75 inch pilot shaft spline, remove the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel retainer (1).
  26. Remove the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel (5) from the lever.
  27. Remove the clutch cable retainer (2).
  28. Remove the clutch cable nuts (3), washers (4), and swivel (5) from the cable.

    29. Object Number: 792046 Size: SH
  29. If equipped with the 6.6L or 7.2L engine, and RPOs MK0/ML0/MNC/MPU, and the 1.75 inch spline pilot shaft, remove the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel retainer (3).
  30. Remove the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel (1) from the lever.
  31. Remove the clutch cable retainer (2).
  32. Remove the clutch cable nuts (4), washers (5), and swivel (1) from the cable.
  33. Remove the clutch cable from the anchor bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 792046 Size: SH
  1. Route the clutch cable through the anchor bracket.
  2. Install the clutch cable retainer (2).
  3. If equipped with the 6.6L or 7.2L engine, and RPOs MK0/ML0/MNC/MPU, and the 1.75 inch spline pilot shaft, install the clutch cable swivel (1), washers (5), and nuts (4) to the cable.
  4. Install the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel (1) to the lever.
  5. Install the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel retainer (3).

    6. Object Number: 792044 Size: SH
  6. Install the clutch cable retainer (2).
  7. If equipped with the 6.6L engine, and RPOs MK8/MK9, and the 14 inch clutch, and the 1.75 inch pilot shaft spline, install the clutch cable swivel (5), washers (4), and nuts (3) to the cable.
  8. Install the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel (5) to the lever.
  9. Install the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel retainer (1).

    10. Object Number: 792233 Size: SH
  10. Route the clutch cable through the clutch fork.
  11. Install the clutch cable retainer (3).
  12. If equipped with the 8.1L engine, and RPOs MM7/MNC/MPU/MSC/MSG, and the 13 inch clutch, install the clutch cable swivel (1) to the cable.
  13. Install the clutch cable retainer nuts (2).

    14. Object Number: 792043 Size: SH
  14. Install the clutch cable retainer (2).
  15. If equipped with the 6.6L or 7.2L engine, and RPOs MUT/MS9/MT3, install the clutch cable swivel (5), washers (4), and nuts (3) to the cable.
  16. Install the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel (5) to the lever.
  17. Install the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel retainer (1).

    18. Object Number: 792042 Size: SH
  18. Install the clutch cable retainer (2).
  19. If equipped with the 7.2L engine, and RPOs MS9/MT3, install the clutch cable swivel (5), washers (4), and nuts (3) to the cable.
  20. Install the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel (5) to the lever.
  21. Install the clutch pedal adjustment rod swivel retainer (1).

    22. Object Number: 792170 Size: SH
  22. If equipped with the 6.6L or 7.2L engine, and RPOs M69/MK8/MK9, and the 1.75 inch pilot shaft spline, install the clutch fork return spring.

    23. Object Number: 792169 Size: SH
  23. If equipped with the 6.6L or 7.2L engine, and RPOs MUT/MS9/MT3/MK0/ML0/M69, install the clutch fork return spring.

    24. Object Number: 792167 Size: SH
  24. If equipped with the 1.75 inch or 1.5 inch pilot shaft spline, install the clutch fork return spring.
  25. Lower the vehicle, if required.

    26. Object Number: 792040 Size: MH
  26. Route the clutch cable through the front of dash.
  27. From under the hood, install the clutch cable retainer.

    28. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  28. If equipped with the 1.75 inch or 1.5 inch pilot shaft spline, with RPO MT0, install the cable clip bolt.

    29. Tighten
    Tighten the clutch cable clip bolt to 13 N·m (115 lb in).


    Object Number: 792037 Size: MH
  29. From under the hood, install the clutch cable retainer.
  30. If equipped with the 1.75 inch or 1.5 inch pilot shaft spline, without RPO MT0, install a NEW cable strap.

    31. Object Number: 792036 Size: SH
  31. If equipped with the 1.75 inch or 1.5 inch pilot shaft spline, install the clutch cable bracket and bolt.

    32. Tighten
    Tighten the clutch cable bracket bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 791976 Size: SH
  32. Install the clutch cable to the clutch pedal.
  33. Install the clutch cable retainer.
  34. Adjust the clutch cable. Refer to Clutch Control Cable Adjustment .