In a manual transmission the clutch is operated by means of either mechanical or hydraulic linkage.
Clutch pedal cable operated clutch.
The shaft lever linkage has a lot of parts and a number of pivot points including a cross shaft or equalizer a release lever and rod and the assembly.
If it breaks it may do so without warning.
In the clutch pedal acts on a master cylinder connected by a hydraulic tube and flexible hose to a slave cylinder mounted on external type or in internal type the transmission bell housing.
Movement of the clutch pedal is transferred through an operating mechanism to the clutch assembly on the rear of the flywheel.
A cable operated clutch is being adjusted.
To work efficiently the clutch needs the right amount of play in the linkage between the foot pedal and the clutch operating lever also known as the release arm or fork.
It should last at least two years but check it at every main service.
In this video i show you how and why you should adjust your clutch pedal after a fresh clutch slave cylinder and master install and also point out what can h.
On a cable operated clutch the adjustment is made at the cable end.
Pedal free travel for the cable operated air assist clutch release system should be 28 7 6 4 mm 1 1 8 1 4.
This mechanism may be one of two types of mechanical systems or a hydraulically operated system.
Cable operated clutch control systems d.
Technician a says that free travel is measured at the clutch pedal and should be between 3 4 and 1 inch 19 to 25 mm.
The clutch cable has a steel wire inner core sliding inside an outer sheath.
The clearance is usually measured either at the operating lever or at the pedal.
This type of clutch system usually works by means of a cable or shaft along with a lever.
Of clearance between the clutch release yoke and the release bearing wear pads.
Depending on the type of system the vehicle has it will either have a hydraulic operated clutch or cable operated clutch.
The clutch is operated by pushing on the clutch pedal inside the vehicle which causes the clutch to disengage and as the pedal is released the clutch will engage.
Technician b says that the clutch spin down time should be less than two seconds.
There should be approximately 76 2 96 5 mm 3 3 8 of cylinder rod visible when measured from the cylinder body to the bottom of the cylinder.
Hydraulic clutch release mechanisms.