I am in the process of installing new carpeting. When I went to reinstall the formed wood panel, new carpet over it, and then hook back up the linkage to the pedal itself, I noticed the pedal when pushed down all the way does not come close to hitting a bolt that should act as a 'stop'.(I think) The bolt is attached the the wood panel and is threaded but no screw coming out of it.

Anybody know if this is normal and /or correct? Am I missing something? The linkage seems a bit stiff but does not snag or have a problem returning.

Thanks