The Lada Granta is a popular domestic car that has been successfully sold throughout the Russian Federation and even abroad for many years. Any car has its weak points, and over time, certain components of a complex design may break down. The operating conditions of the car are important. For example, when driving on bad roads or during periods of active use of reagents, car owners have to face a number of problems.
The clutch on a Lada Grant can fail at the most inconvenient moment. Therefore, it will be useful to find out how you can adjust this unit yourself, and when it needs to be completely replaced. Let's take a closer look.
Clutch box design "Lada-Grants"
On this car, this unit is no different from that installed in the Lada-Kalina. This is a mechanism consisting of a flywheel on which a special basket is attached. It must constantly press the disc with the friction linings. Thanks to this, torque begins to be transmitted to the transmission.
When we talk about a cable-type clutch on a Lada Grant, in this case it means that when the car owner presses the pedal, the cable that is connected to the clutch fork is tensioned, and special petals stop pressing the disc. Accordingly, the torque from the power unit is no longer transmitted to the gearbox.
There is only one clutch disc on the Lada Grant. This unit itself is a friction unit, equipped with a diaphragm-shaped spring. The clutch is combined with the gearbox in one housing.
The most common causes of clutch system failure
The human factor can lead to premature failure of a given unit. Here are several factors that affect clutch life reduction:
- Aggressive driving style. You should not constantly press and release the clutch pedal sharply - this will cause the friction linings to quickly fail.
- Driving under increased loads.
- Incorrect towing. Inexperienced car owners often keep the pedal half-pressed when towing. It is also not recommended to tow vehicles much heavier than your car.
- Driving with the clutch pedal half depressed.
- Sharp starts and too smooth at high speeds.
- Many beginners often keep the clutch depressed during short stops (for example, at a traffic light). This should not be done, since in this position the release bearing is under constant load, and this leads to its premature failure.
The working life of the coupling is quite long and ranges from 100 to 150 thousand km. When used correctly, the mechanism is quite reliable and reaching the top level is quite possible.
What to pay attention to
There are certain signs that the clutch on the Lada Grant has failed and action needs to be taken. It is worth paying attention that if the car has just been purchased, the pedal will be pressed quite easily. If this requires great effort, then this is the first evidence that the clutch needs to be adjusted or replaced.
It is also worth paying attention to the appearance of extraneous squeaks at the moment when the driver presses the pedal. In addition, it should not twitch when the car owner does not touch it.
Most often, car enthusiasts are faced with the fact that the pedal travel becomes too tight. It is worth considering in more detail the reasons for this problem.
Checking disc wear
Let us remind you that the clutch disc necessarily has its own resource. Many car owners forget about it and change it only when driving the car becomes uncomfortable. In urban driving mode, this resource decreases quickly, and if the car has “ran” about 70-80 thousand kilometers in the city, then the clutch disc is simply bound to “fail”. However, when driving on highways, the car can travel more than 300 thousand kilometers without replacing the clutch disc.
The easiest way to determine the degree of wear on the clutch disc is by using the pedal stroke. To do this you need:
- Place the machine on a level surface.
- Start the engine and warm up to operating temperature.
- Engage first gear and slowly release the clutch. In this case, the engine must not be allowed to stall. Please note at what point the transmission of torque to the wheels begins. If vibration appears on the car body, stop checking.
If the clutch begins to engage at the very beginning of the pedal stroke, then this indicates that everything is in order with the disc and its degree of wear is either low or absent at all (the disc is new). If the clutch occurs in the middle of the pedal stroke, this may indicate disc wear, but not always. Some machines may have a similar pedal adjustment, in which the disc engages in the middle of the pedal stroke.
Why has the clutch pedal become stiff?
If the car is completely new, then the so-called drive wedge may have occurred. This is the easiest fault that you can adjust yourself. But if we are talking about an older car, then perhaps the problems are more serious and affect the entire unit.
Most often, such problems occur due to poor performance of the diaphragm spring. It is possible that the fork is jamming or the bearing being pressed out is jammed. Cable scuffing often occurs. The driven disk itself may also become jammed.
If the car is in use for a long time, then cracks may appear on the drive fork. You also need to understand that over many years of driving a car, a large amount of dirt could simply accumulate in this unit.
Possible faults
| Cause of malfunction | How to fix |
| The clutch drives (switching gears is difficult) | |
| Not enough pedal travel | Adjust cable tension |
| Damage (curvature) of the driven disk | Replace driven disk |
| The clutch disc hub is stuck on the input shaft | Clean the splines; if there is severe wear, replace the input shaft and driven disk |
| Curvature of the pressure plate | Replacing the basket pressure plate |
| Damage to the friction linings of the driven disk | Replace the disc and check for axial runout |
| Malfunction of the cable tension mechanism | Replace the cable |
| Clutch slipping (the car does not move when the speed increases and the gear is engaged) | |
| Burning or partial (complete) wear of the friction linings | Replace disk |
| Oily friction linings | Clean the linings, replace worn parts, eliminate the cause of oil leakage |
| Drive jammed | Replace faulty elements |
| Sharp jerks when shifting gears | |
| Disc linings are oily | Clean the linings, replace worn parts, eliminate the cause of oil leakage |
| Drive jammed | Replace worn parts |
| Bent or damaged pressure plate | Replacing the basket |
| Extraneous sounds when turning on speed | |
| Worn or damaged disc damper springs | Replacing the drive |
| Whistle when turning on speed | |
| Worn or damaged release bearing | Part replacement |
Only the main causes of mechanism malfunction are listed; many indirect factors pointing to the same components and assemblies should also be taken into account.
Cable
To make sure that the clutch cable on the Lada Grant requires repair or replacement, it is enough to carry out a simple check. To do this, you need to depress the pedal and quickly release it. The lever should return to its original position quickly and without any vibration. If it jerks and does not go smoothly, then the problem is guaranteed to be in this part of the clutch.
More detailed diagnostics can also be performed. To do this, the cable must be disconnected. It is also a good idea to see how easily it moves across the shirt. Sometimes it is enough to add a little lubricant to it.
Checking slippage
How else can I check the clutch disc? The second method does not involve the use of any special techniques. When driving in city mode, the driver simply needs to carefully monitor the behavior of the car. For example, if the car goes up very hard, there is a burning smell or a drop in speed for no apparent reason, then slipping occurs. In this case, you can try to replace the clutch disc, however, in this case, other elements of the system may be the culprits for this behavior of the vehicle, and the clutch may turn out to be serviceable. So additional diagnostics will be required.
Fork
A tight pedal motion can also occur if this element needs to be lubricated. A characteristic sign of problems associated with the plug is that an unpleasant creaking noise is constantly heard during operation of the unit.
In order to solve the problem, you must first remove the entire air filter along with the housing. After this, the plastic bushing of the fork is carefully pryed off, and silicone grease is sprayed under it. You can also use the popular WD40.
Why is the pedal hard on the new clutch?
If a car owner purchased a new clutch kit for a Lada Granta, then he may encounter such a problem. The fact is that many people prefer to save money and purchase spare parts from Chinese manufacturers. Those, in turn, deliberately increase the stiffness of the leaf spring. Why is this being done? Everything is elementary. Such manipulations are carried out in order to increase the working life of the unit, which itself has worse characteristics compared to factory analogues.
Therefore, when replacing the clutch on a Lada Grant, it is worth purchasing higher quality parts. It is better to buy all elements from the manufacturer.
Cost of a new node
If we talk about how much a clutch for a Lada Granta costs, then it all depends on the generation of the car, modification and other parameters. For example, if we are talking about a car produced between 2011 and 2018. with an engine capacity of 1.6 liters, a complete set can cost up to 35,000 rubles. But it is not always necessary to replace the entire assembly.
For example, a kit without a release bearing will cost about 5,800 rubles. Therefore, the price of a clutch for a Lada Granta may fluctuate.
Review of Manufacturer Prices
| Manufacturer article number | Price, rub.) | Resource (Thousand km) |
| Set of wheels LADA 2190-316010001 | From 3100 | 85 — 105 |
| —/— 2190-31601000 | —/— | —/— |
| —/— 302050901 | —/— | —/— |
| —/— 302052223 | —/— | —/— |
| —/— 302052307 | —/— | —/— |
| LADA 21810160118001 clutch | From 650 | 80 |
| LADA 21090160119000 input shaft guide | From 750 | 75 — 80 |
| LADA 21010160121500 fork support | From 150 | 75 – 95 |
| LADA 21810160120001 plug | From 800 | 85 – 95 |
| Connecting spring fork and clutch 21010160118800 | From 350 | 85 — 95 |
*prices are current as of October 30, 2018.
Features of correct adjustment of the unit
Quite often, clutch-related problems are solved by standard adjustments. However, such measures must be carried out based on the recommendations of specialists and experienced car owners. First of all, you need to turn off the engine. After this, just press the pedal several times and listen to the sounds. If no grinding or creaking is heard, then the adjustment continues.
If the Lada-Granta clutch pedal gets stuck or it moves jerkily, then its position needs to be adjusted. First of all, you need to completely squeeze it out with your hand. It is better not to use your foot, as in this case it will be much more difficult to feel minor jamming or, conversely, jerking at the moment when the lever returns to its original position.
If you manage to find out that the pedal twitches a little, then you need to arm yourself with a ruler and determine the distance from the floor to the pedal, or rather, the part that protrudes outward. After this, while continuing to hold the measuring device, the car owner must press the lever and wait until it returns to the same position. If the values on the ruler diverge or the distance is more than 14.5 cm, then in this case you need to make adjustments. It is worth noting that the full pedal travel should not be more than 146 mm. The cable guide cannot move in relation to the fork lever by more than 2.7 cm.
Signs of slipping
It was described above how to find out that the clutch is faulty. When the car is moving, the interior will smell like burning. The car will accelerate worse. A decrease in speed is noticeable when overcoming a steep climb. These are all symptoms of a slipping clutch.
There is a simple way to diagnose this malfunction. So, with the engine running and the handbrake on, engage the gear. Then, after smoothly pressing the accelerator pedal, release the clutch. If the engine stalls, then everything is in order and the clutch is fully operational. If the car is running (while standing still and not moving), then the clutch slips.
Features of clutch cable adjustment
First of all, you need to pull out the tip of the cable in accordance with the direction of its movement. It is also necessary to take into account the spring, which creates a certain force. After pulling the cable, you need to fix it and measure the distance from the clutch fork lever to the plastic wiring, or rather, its front edge. This figure should be no more than 27 mm. In this case, the ruler is not very convenient to use, since there is too little space under the hood. Therefore, the easiest way is to first measure 2.7 cm on a piece of wire.
All steps from start to finish
Open the hood and find the gearbox. Snacks will be nearby. All units are closed with a filter that must be removed:
- Disconnect the negative pole of the battery (key “10”);
- We disconnect in turn: the mass air flow sensor connector (oval), the intake valve (press the tongue from the bottom). We also loosen and remove the strapping with thick wire;
Get rid of unnecessary details
"Fork": A plate will be attached to the top of the crankcase, curved with a slot. This is the clutch fork (see photo).
Found the most important detail
Using pliers covered with electrical tape, try to pull the tip forward.
Clutch adjustment on Lada Granta (first method)
Here we will see how to adjust the clutch on a Lada Grant:
- Grasp the end of the cable and pull it forward until it stops.
- Using a caliper, measure the distance from the fork to the plastic leader. The distance should be exactly 27 mm.
If everything is set and checked, measure the clutch pedal travel.
Measuring the distance on the run-out
The distance from the “top point” to the “bottom point” should not exceed 146 mm.
If at the last stage it turns out to be more than 146, the cable must be replaced.
Alternative clutch adjustment method (second method)
No pliers needed here:
- Step 1 is performed as indicated above: pull the tip forward.
- Release the tip and look: if the leader does not fit tightly to the fork, screw it onto the rod.
- Press and release the pedal (3 times), repeat steps 1 and 2.
It turns out the following: when the pedal is not pressed, the leash should be pressed tightly against the metal, while the fork should not be visible. Let the displacement be 1-2 mm.
Clutch adjustment on the Lada Granta is carried out in one of two ways. Moreover, according to reviews, the need arises every 15,000-20,000 km.
How to replace the cable yourself
In this case, no serious manipulations from the car owner will be required. First of all, you need to sit in the car and unscrew the nut under the pedal. She is responsible for attaching the cable itself to the main unit. After this you need:
- Remove the braid stopper from the pin.
- Armed with pliers, remove the locking bracket itself.
- Pull out the lever shaft.
- Remove the pedal bracket spring.
- Using pliers, pull out the tip stop.
- Release the pedal.
- Remove the cable sheath seals.
At the next stage, you need to pull the tip of the cable towards you and carefully pull it out of the groove. After this, the wiring of the tip and guide sleeve is dismantled. At the final stage, the cable is easily removed by passing through a hole located between the car interior itself and the engine compartment.
Before installing a new element, it is recommended to lubricate it with machine oil. Install the cable in the reverse order.
Reviews from car owners
If you look at the opinions of car owners about this component of the car, many note that it quite often creates problems. For example, some have to deal with tight pedal movement or the appearance of unpleasant crunching and clicking noises.
However, few people have to buy a complete clutch kit. Often a specific detail is enough. Therefore, most often it is enough to install a new cable or lubricate the jacket. Accordingly, even if this unit fails, repairs will not be as expensive as it might seem.
In general, car owners are satisfied with this car. It is inexpensive and does not require special care. If you do not use it in extreme conditions, then there should be no problems. It also performs well on difficult roads. Many note that modern foreign cars at the same cost have much worse characteristics. But the opinions of car owners may be divided. Some people are not ready to exchange their Lada for anything, while others are happy to switch to another car.
Verdict
Poor behavior of the Grant pedal assembly is a malfunction that should be eliminated as soon as possible. The problem may be either in the block, which here is a cable, or directly in the block connecting the motor and the box.
Most often, the problem lies in the cable without a braid or its limited mobility in the jacket. This problem can be fixed by replacing the cable and/or lubricating it with oil, silicone or WD-40. Often the fork shaft needs lubrication.
Less commonly, the problem is caused by a bent or broken plug. Leaf spring wear can dramatically change the force required to release the pedal. A new clutch can also cause driving difficulties.
The Lada Granta is a popular domestic car that has been successfully sold throughout the Russian Federation and even abroad for many years. Each machine has its own weak points, and over time, some complex components inside it may break. The operating conditions of the vehicle are also important. For example, when driving on bad roads or during periods of active use of reagents, car owners face a number of problems.
The clutch on a Lada Grant can fail at the most inopportune moment. Therefore, it will be useful to find out how you can adjust this unit yourself and when it is necessary to completely replace it. Let's take a closer look.
