[Vwdiesel] Clutch cable install ?'s

[Derek]

Well that's the longest ten minutes of my life.  It is on though.  Talk
about having to be a contortionist !  Was pretty much as you described
except that I removed the lower dash panel for a bit easier access.  I can
move the clutch arm about a half inch upwards, so I must be in the ball park
as far as adjustment goes.   I just wish that there was some way to adjust
the pedal travel so that I don't have to hover about 1 inch from the floor
to get it into gear without clunking ...

> ----- 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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