99 Peterbilt 379EXHD Clutch issue

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  1. localboy89

    localboy89 Bobtail Member

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    Hello, have a 1999 Pete extended hood that the clutch does not return all the way back anymore. It goes down to the floor like normal, but have to use my left foot to bring it back up so I can use the cruise and jake. Was thinking clutch return spring broke, anyone know where it is located? Any help is appreciated. Thanks
     
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    Does it come up normal at all like to a certain point? Do you feel it slipping at all if so it could be the fingers on the pressure plate. If it is just the inch or so it's probably the spring on the pedal
     
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    Mph2, it does return to a certain point and does not slip. Last few inches just no return at all.
     
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    The return spring is under the cab, right under the drivers side floor board, hooked into the clutch linkage.
     
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    Ok nothing there so problem solved. Thank you all!!!!!
     
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    I was having the same problem with mine also. I will have to check mine now thanks for the help
     
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    There are three greasing points on that linkage system..... Often overlooked.
     
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    What beltrans said. It takes a long time but if these zerks are not greased that is the outcome.