8600 & ProStar Clutch Linkage

Requires Frequent Adjustment

If you experience an 8600 or ProStar that continues to
loose clutch pedal free play or has a no crank issue it
may have a clutch linkage adjustable ball joint that is
not holding it’s adjustment. This applies to all model
years of the above vehicles.
 Current Field Containment
• The current field containment for this issue would be
to add a M10x1.5 metric nut and use it as a jam nut
against the adjustable ball joint.
• First you need to verify that the unit has proper clutch
pedal free play ( 1” to 1.5”) this is accomplished by
rotating the 5/8” adjustable ball joint hex head to
shorten or lengthen horizontal linkage.
• After adjustment is correct add M10x1.5 thread nut
and jam up against adjustable ball 5/8” hex head, hold
5/8” head with wrench and tighten new nut to 25 to 35
lb ft torque.
 Pictures of adjustable ball joint with
and without additional jam nut
Original without jam nut Jam nut installed