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2004 Ford Mustang Clutch release lever

Tiny
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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.
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Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 AT 4:10 PM

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Tiny
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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
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Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 AT 7:58 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Thursday, April 8th, 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?
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Thursday, April 8th, 2010 AT 7:56 PM
Tiny
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Yep, they are exactly the same and at the same height.
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Thursday, April 8th, 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
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Thursday, April 8th, 2010 AT 9:36 PM
Tiny
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I believe it is, but I'll double check it.
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Friday, April 9th, 2010 AT 6:31 PM
Tiny
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Ok, the cable needs to hold a little bit to keep it from falling off
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Saturday, April 10th, 2010 AT 3:05 PM

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