[Vwdiesel] Clutch cable install ?'s

[Derek]

Excellent, thanks a bunch.

Derek

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sandy Cameron" <scameron at compmore.net>
To: "Derek" <weasel1 at sympatico.ca>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 3:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Clutch cable install ?'s


> At 01:24 PM 25/10/04 -0400, you wrote:
> >I just picked up a clutch cable for my '95 Jetta TD.  I got the manual
> adjustable cable instead of the self adjusting one that was original to
the
> car.  I have never had the pleasure of changing one of these.  Any tips ?
> How long should this take for a first time install ?
>
> About 10 minutes, and no tools required except the wrenches to adjust.
>
> 1.. Raise the clutch arm by hand, or with a block and a little jack
>
> 2.. reach underneath and slide the retainer off the nubbin on the cable
> (it's slotted)
>
> 3.. with cable free, push it back into the car and ubhook it from the pin
in
> the pedal.
>
> 4.. back in the engine room, pry out the rubber boot from the firewall and
> remove the cable.
>
> As Bentley says, replacement is opposite of removal.
>
> 5.. When you have it hooked, and the retainer (don't forget the rubber
> block) in place, release the support to the arm,  back off the lock nut
> below the white sleeve, and adjust the white wheel until you are able to
> lift the lever half to one inch with your finger, until it hits the
throwout
> bearing. Check pedal travel and adjust to suit your taste. ALWAYS ensure
> there is some froo travel or you will trash your clutch disk
>
> When happy with the travel, bring the lock nut up to the white sleeve and
> gently tighten it.
>
>
> I highly recomment backing the adjustment all the way out before
installing
> the cable, and grease the threads well, as they seem to sieze quickly, and
> you can no longer adjust the clutch travel.
>
> Sandy
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