Torque shaft spring clips

looks like You have a 67-71 bell with a 72 and up ball bolted to it. I would need a picture of the ball bolted to the bell to be sure.

I just had the opposite a 72 bell with a 71 ball. The shaft was facing toward the back at the bell looking from the top as your picture.

When you correct that you will see a big difference in your pedal. Much smoother. No bind