Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove BEARING BLOCK FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .

Disconnect return spring (1).

NOTE: Check grommet (2) for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Return Spring And Grommet

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