The clutch cable of the Lada Kalina, as on any car, is one of the irreplaceable and important parts that performs the function of turning the clutch on and off when changing gears. A malfunction of this unit can affect the operation of the power unit, and untimely replacement will lead to increased wear and tear on the remaining structural elements.
Video on replacing the clutch cable on Kalina:
The video will show and tell you how to replace the clutch cable on a Lada Kalina, and also give some recommendations.
When does the cable need to be replaced?
Of course, after the fact of its breakdown! However, this is not the only case, because experts recommend leaning towards this procedure if several wires are also broken in the tip. Another relevant advice is related to the need for this repair procedure when the plastic braiding of the cable has acquired visible through damage.
Please pay attention! The clutch cable in a Lada Kalina car can not only break, it is also prone to gradual stretching. As a result, there comes a time when it will not be possible to engage the gear. Situations are more rare if the car has been idle for a long time without moving. This can cause acidification of the cable inside the sheath.
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When is replacement needed?
Of course, the cable will have to be changed in any case when it breaks. But it’s better not to let things get to this point - think about repairs when you notice that the tip has begun to become shaggy. Even a couple of broken wires seriously reduces the strength of the element. You should also consider replacement if the plastic shell wears down significantly.
It should be understood that the clutch cable installed in the Lada Kalina gradually stretches, even if the owner of the car drives it very carefully. Eventually it will become so loose that the driver will one day simply not be able to change gear.
The following signs indicate that there is something wrong with the cable:
- when the clutch is activated, uncharacteristic sounds are heard;
- gears are difficult to shift;
- the pedal fails;
- the clutch does not disengage completely;
- craving weakens.
If you have at least one of the above symptoms, you should think about a technical inspection and then, depending on the circumstances, replacement or adjustment.
Signs indicating the need to adjust the clutch on a Lada Kalina
Among obvious symptoms such as: problems with gear shifting, extraneous sounds when depressing the clutch pedal, poor traction and the clutch not completely disengaging, there are other signs that indicate the need to adjust the Lada Kalina clutch. In order to identify them, carry out a simple check.
- The engine must be completely stopped.
- Depress the clutch pedal several times and listen for any extraneous sounds while pressing, for example, friction, squeaking, clicking, etc.
- Pay attention to whether there is any jamming while moving the pedal. If you cannot feel it with your foot, try pressing the pedal with your hand and check the stroke.
- If the pedal jerks or sticks while driving, the clutch on the Lada Kalina most likely needs to be adjusted .
Other signs of the need to adjust the clutch of your Lada Kalina:
- Take a ruler and check the distance from the floor of the car to the outside of the pedal.
- Depress the pedal fully until it hits the floor.
- Release it and check the distance again; if it exceeds 14.6 cm, it is necessary to adjust the pedal travel.
- If: the full pedal stroke is 14.6 cm, the lower cable guide moves freely relative to the release fork lever by more than 2.7 cm, there is a runout of the driven disk linings of more than 0.5 mm, and the distance between the linings and rivets is less than 0, 2 mm - adjustment or complete replacement of the clutch is necessary.
Causes of wear
Most often, a cable break occurs on those machines that are used in harsh conditions. Also, those cars that are in use every day are susceptible to this. However, a break can also happen on an ordinary, ordinary car, even if it has low mileage.
This cable wears out not only due to hard use, but also due to inept or aggressive driving. This especially happens to drivers who start at high speeds. One of the reasons for increased wear is the constant presence of your foot on the clutch pedal. As a result, the clutch slips and then fails.
Features of the VAZ 2112 clutch
The machine is equipped with a dry-type single-plate friction clutch with a central pressure spring. adjusting the clutch on Kalina any motorist must take into account that the control pedal is connected to the disc via a cable with a special ratcheting mechanism.
How does automatic cable tightening work?
As a result of intensive use, the friction linings of the disc gradually wear out. The ratcheting mechanism built into the drive design allows you to compensate for wear for a certain period of time - it gradually tightens the cable. During operation of the device, the fork rotates and the bushing spring is gradually compressed. As a result, the cable end clamps are compressed, after which the latter is released and tensions the cable.
What does incorrect adjustment of the Kalina clutch lead to?
If the gaps are not set correctly, the auto compensator may not work correctly, or may not work at all if the gap under the hood is too low (10mm or less). The release bearing may also howl.
For example, my release bearing was humming in 4th and 5th gears. After adjusting the clutch cable , the noise disappeared. Many questions also arise about the fact that the clutch “takes over” at the very end. This is, in principle, normal. Structurally, the clutch on Kalina begins to grab in the second half of the stroke. Therefore, setting it up to start the stroke means making constructive changes to its operation, which is not desirable.
Checking the integrity of the clutch cable and plastic clips
The clutch in Kalina is released using a cable drive, one end of which is connected to the pedal and the other to the clutch fork. If the cable or its fastenings are damaged, the connection is broken, the pedal moves freely and pressing it does not lead to an impact on the fork and removal of the driven disk from the flywheel. Accordingly, it becomes impossible to engage any gear or switch between them.
In this case, there are two most likely options: the metal clutch cable has broken or one of the plastic mechanisms with which it is fixed to the clutch pedal on one side or to the clutch fork on the other has broken. The cause can be determined by visual inspection. If it shows that the cable itself is intact, but the lock is destroyed, you may well be able to get to your destination or store on your own, securing the cable in an accessible way.
Troubleshooting Sensor Problems
This mechanism is installed only on the Lada Kalina clutch with an electronic gas pedal. Its function is to control engine modes when changing gears, starting to drive, etc. Sensor malfunctions are reflected on the engine controller as “error 0830”, and the Check Engine lamp lights up. Physically, malfunctions are felt as jerking of the car when changing gears, when the engine is running at low speeds, or a sudden increase or decrease in engine speed when you press the pedal. It is impossible to adjust the clutch sensor on Kalina; it will have to be completely replaced.
This part is located above the pedal, under the steering column. When buying a new one, you should choose sensor 1118-3720015 (for Kalina, Priora, Grants). Replacing it is a little complicated by the inaccessibility of the 2 screws on which it is attached to the pedal bracket.
To remove the sensor, you need to pull the wire block holder out of the hole on the pedal bracket. Then disconnect it from the dashboard wiring harness. Use a screwdriver to remove the spring hook from the holder and unscrew the sensor mount on the pedal bracket (screws).
How to properly adjust the clutch on a Lada Kalina with your own hands?
- Open the hood and remove the air filter.
- Find the end and pull on it to provide maximum tension to the cable.
- Using a caliper, check the distance between the fork arm and the driver. If the distance is greater than 2.7 cm, rotate the driver along the threads of the tip to correct the size.
- Once you have adjusted the distance, depress the clutch several times and check the clearances again. If there is a shift, adjust everything again. You need to do this until you get the required result.
If you still have not been able to adjust the clutch on your Lada Kalina, contact a specialist, or completely replace it. Although, if you were unable to adjust the clutch, then it is unlikely that you should undertake the work of replacing it.
Installing a new cable
Replacing the clutch cable on the Lada Kalina 1118 is performed as follows. Installation of a new element must begin from inside the car. First of all, the cable is inserted into the engine compartment. Then install the housing of the clutch disc lining compensation mechanism onto the pin and secure it with a locking bracket. The cable sheath seal is then installed in place.
Clutch device
The clutch of this model from AvtoVAZ is single-disk and belongs to the dry subtype. It is equipped with a pressure spring located in the center. The pedal is connected to the clutch disc using a special cable, the length of which is adjusted by a ratchet mechanism. This can be seen if you watch a video demonstrating the design of Kalina.
The lining of the dependent disc wears off and becomes thinner during use. The malfunction is eliminated using a ratcheting mechanism, which compensates for wear by tensioning the cable. The tension causes the release fork to rotate and compress the spring, which is located in the bushing of the control mechanism. The spring, in turn, compresses the clamps located on the toothed tip of the cable. As a result of all these manipulations, the tip is released and the cable is tensioned.
The ratcheting mechanism eliminates the need for car owners to waste time and effort on adjustments. But this is only in the theory developed by Kalina's designers. In reality, when operating a car, you need to know how to adjust the clutch yourself.
Removing the old cable
The first step in the cabin is to get to the clutch pedal. Next, you should remove the stop of the cable sheath - it is attached to the pedal bracket. Removing the stop is very easy. To do this, use an 8-mm wrench to unscrew the nut that secures the stop. When the nut is unscrewed, the stop can be easily removed from the stud.
After this, it becomes possible to access the finger. It has a stopper that can be removed using pliers or a screwdriver. When the stopper is removed, the wear compensation system for the clutch driven disc must be removed from the same pin.
