What does a clutch adjustment do?
The clutch cable adjuster is the mechanism responsible for adjusting the slack and tension of the clutch cable on manual transmission vehicles. It is important to have the clutch cable properly adjusted to the correct slack so that the clutch pedal will effectively disengage the clutch disc when it is depressed.
What is pressure plate adjustment?
This adjustment is known as finger height. To adjust the pressure plate, place the assembly on a flat surface and measure the height of the levers, as shown in figure 4-12. Adjust it by loosening the locknut and turning.
How is the cable adjustment made on a clutch?
The adjustment which becomes necessary periodically to allow for settling and wear on the friction linings is made by means of the screwed clutch spring holder threaded into the front plate of the clutch, and not by alteration to the cable adjustment.
Why does my Clutch close towards the backplate?
It will also be noted that settling or wear of the friction linings will allow the outer plate (L) to close slightly towards the backplate (K) due to the reduction in friction lining thickness.
How does settling down of clutch inserts affect thrust?
The settling down of the clutch inserts allows the clutch front plate to close in gradually towards the back plate and reduces the freedom allowed in the thrust bearing during assembly. This in turn causes the control cable to lose some free movement.
What should I do to prevent clutch slip?
To prevent clutch slip, i.e., to increase free movement in the operation, pull the rear wheel forward so that the final drive sprocket and adjusting tool will move the clutch spring holder forward in relation to the clutch front plate.
How do you adjust the spring on a clutch?
Adjust the pressure plate spring as follows. If using the longer ’68 and later springs, draw down the three [or five] adjustment nuts evenly until the distance between the outside surface of the pressure plate and inner lip of the spring cover is exactly 1 1/32″.
What should I tighten my Clutch nut to?
Tighten the nut to 80-100 ft/lbs torque. Starting with a friction disc first, then a steel drive plate. On 1980 and earlier models,make sure the side of the steel drive plate stamped “OUT” is facing you, and that you stagger the buffer balls in the clutch shell. Your last plate must be a friction plate or you goofed and must start over.
What happens when you remove the clutch plate?
With the pressure plate assembly removed, the clutch plates should slide freely from the clutch shell,or basket as it is often referred. IT IS ALWAYS GOOD PRACTICE WHEN REMOVING ANY CLUTCH PLATES TO MARK AND REINSTALL THEM EXACTLY IN THE SAME ORDER AND FACING THE SAME DIRECTION AS THEY WERE ORIGINALLY INSTALLED.
How to reassembly the pressure plate on a clutch?
Reassembly of the pressure plate is the same, and best done by fitting the pieces into the clutch shell.