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Brentwood Bob · 08-13-2021, 12:11 AM

Here is how I replace the pedal shaft.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SUQM4_p9kn8

Ray64 · 08-13-2021, 07:26 AM

Thats neat but how to do it with bell housing on the engine?

Brentwood Bob · 08-13-2021, 12:38 PM

As stated in the YouTube, problems trying to do in situ. Getting access, designing a mechanical device, ignoring the repair of the throw out shaft, PITA!
Ignoring inspection of rest of drivetrain, and the great unknowns, all lead me to the methods I used out of the vehicle.

Tom Endy · 08-13-2021, 12:53 PM

I would discourage anyone from attempting to replace a pedal shaft with the bell housing in the car. There is a good chance you will paint yourself into a corner. If the pedals are that sloppy, replace the bushings in the pedals and wait unit you have to replace a clutch and then with the bell housing out of the car, replace the pedal shaft along with the clutch release shaft and install new bushings in the bell housing.

Tom Endy

Brentwood Bob · 08-13-2021, 01:18 PM

Thanks for your advice Tom, you have been at this a long time.

Ed in Maine · 08-13-2021, 02:27 PM

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I agree with Tom, anything that will not require you to unnecessarily pulling the engine is a good thing to try. Also, after you have bushed the new pedals and things are still looking a bit loose on the old shaft, get on the internet and purchase a package of brass shim stock and do a custom fit of the pedals. After greasing everything, I don't think you could tell if you put in a new steel shaft or not! Ed

Russell Reay · 08-13-2021, 04:11 PM

I did a complete tear-down of my coupe, and upon removing the pedals saw significant wear on the shaft from both pedals. However, the bushings showed no sign of wear. I replaced both shaft and bushings. With bell housing on the bench, removing the shaft pin took some serious effort, but after that the shaft slid out easily--no need for Bob's well-designed threaded pusher.

08-13-2021, 12:11 AM	#1
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,234	Replacing the pedal shaft Here is how I replace the pedal shaft. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SUQM4_p9kn8

08-13-2021, 07:26 AM	#2
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 727	Re: Replacing the pedal shaft Thats neat but how to do it with bell housing on the engine?

08-13-2021, 12:38 PM	#3
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,234	Re: Replacing the pedal shaft As stated in the YouTube, problems trying to do in situ. Getting access, designing a mechanical device, ignoring the repair of the throw out shaft, PITA! Ignoring inspection of rest of drivetrain, and the great unknowns, all lead me to the methods I used out of the vehicle.

08-13-2021, 12:53 PM	#4
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Replacing the pedal shaft I would discourage anyone from attempting to replace a pedal shaft with the bell housing in the car. There is a good chance you will paint yourself into a corner. If the pedals are that sloppy, replace the bushings in the pedals and wait unit you have to replace a clutch and then with the bell housing out of the car, replace the pedal shaft along with the clutch release shaft and install new bushings in the bell housing. Tom Endy

08-13-2021, 01:18 PM	#5
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,234	Re: Replacing the pedal shaft Thanks for your advice Tom, you have been at this a long time.

08-13-2021, 02:27 PM	#6
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Re: Replacing the pedal shaft Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I agree with Tom, anything that will not require you to unnecessarily pulling the engine is a good thing to try. Also, after you have bushed the new pedals and things are still looking a bit loose on the old shaft, get on the internet and purchase a package of brass shim stock and do a custom fit of the pedals. After greasing everything, I don't think you could tell if you put in a new steel shaft or not! Ed

08-13-2021, 04:11 PM	#7
Russell Reay Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: NH/ VT Posts: 334	Re: Replacing the pedal shaft I did a complete tear-down of my coupe, and upon removing the pedals saw significant wear on the shaft from both pedals. However, the bushings showed no sign of wear. I replaced both shaft and bushings. With bell housing on the bench, removing the shaft pin took some serious effort, but after that the shaft slid out easily--no need for Bob's well-designed threaded pusher.