- remove the air filter in the engine compartment;
Fig. 4.9. Disconnecting the cable end from the clutch release fork
Fig. 4.10. Disconnecting the outer cable casing from the bracket on the clutch housing
- disconnect the cable end from the clutch release fork and release the cable housing from the bracket on the clutch housing (fig. 4.9 and 4.10);
Fig. 4.8. Clutch release fork (1) and bearing (2) (A – protrusions of the clutch release bearing that must be engaged with the fork)
Caution! Do not lift the clutch release fork as it may come out of the clutch release bearing grooves (see fig. 4.8).
Fig. 4.11. Disconnecting the cable from the clutch pedal: 1 – sector; 2 – retainer
- remove the lower protective panel in the passenger compartment near the driver's feet. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then pull it up and disconnect the cable end from the toothed sector of the self-adjusting mechanism. If necessary, remove the clamps from the sector with a screwdriver (Fig. 4.11);
- remove the cable sheath from the stop in the engine shield;
- pull the cable completely out of the engine compartment;
- inspect the cable to make sure it is in good condition.
Installation procedure:
- from the engine compartment, pull the cable through the hole in the engine shield;
- install the cable end into place in the toothed sector of the wear compensator;
- under the hood, pull the outer casing through the clutch housing bracket, attach the cable end to the fork. Place the cable in the fasteners;
- to set the automatic wear compensator to the working position, press the clutch pedal several times;
- to ensure normal operation of the clutch, it is necessary that the cable connected to the clutch release fork is always taut and has a slack of at least 20 mm;
Fig. 4.12. Checking the travel (X) of the clutch release fork
- make sure that the toothed sector rotates on the axis, the latches return freely to their original position, and the clutch fork travel (Fig. 4.12) is within 27–30 mm.