How far should the clutch fork move?
Since it rests on the pivot point, it is close to touching the interior back side of the bell housing. When the fork moves forward the throwout bearing should impact the pressure plate within about 1/10″ or so (not much distance between being fully engaged and fully disengaged however there must be some).
How do you engage a clutch fork?
To engage the clutch, the clutch pedal is released and the release bearing moves away from the pressure plate. This action allows the pressure plate’s springs to force against the clutch disc, engaging the clutch to the flywheel.
What’s the best way to install a clutch fork?
Installing a Clutch Fork Step 1 – Mount Your Vehicle on Jacks Step 2 – Remove the Master Cylinder Step 3 – Insert Clutch Fork Ball into Bell-Housing Step 4 – Secure the Throw-out Bearing Step 5 – Cut the Ball Stud Step 6 – Attach the Clutch Fork
Where is the master cylinder on a clutch fork?
The master cylinder is a small cylinder on the transmission and it pushes onto the clutch fork. Remove the bolts on the master cylinder using your wrench and take the cylinder off. Do not push on the clutch pedal from the car after you have performed this step.
Do you push on clutch pedal after removing transmission?
Do not push on the clutch pedal from the car after you have performed this step. Follow correct procedure for your vehicle to remove transmission. Now you will need to insert the clutch fork ball into the bell housing. After you do this, some part of the excess ball stud will be protruding fro the bell-housing.
How can I tell if my Clutch is leaking?
Brakes with servo assistance (See Replacing a master cylinder and servo unit ) may have a different arrangement, but it should be clear which cylinder is which. If the clutch fluid is low, look all over both master and slave cylinders and the pipe that connects them for signs of a leak.