Where does the clutch cable connect to?
Most clutch cables are attached at the top of a clutch pedal and then routed to a clutch fork located on the bell housing of a manual transmission. Heavy duty vehicles may have more than one clutch cable, linking down to the clutch fork.
Can you over tighten a clutch cable?
3. Excessively tight clutch cable. An excessively tight clutch cable is another symptom of a possible problem with the clutch cable adjuster. If the adjuster binds, or is adjusted too tightly, this will cause the clutch to be slightly disengaged at all times – even when the pedal is not being stepped on.
How do I know if my clutch cable has gone?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Clutch Cable
- Transmission slips out of gear. A bad clutch cable can sometimes cause a transmission to slip and pop out of gear.
- Hard clutch pedal. Another symptom of a problem with the clutch cable is a hard clutch pedal.
- Clutch pedal sinks to the floor.
How do you disconnect the clutch from the clutch?
You may be able to disconnect this by pushing the clutch operating lever away from the nipple with your fingers, then pulling the nipple out of the lever with pliers. But if the cable is too tight, you must slacken the cable tension. Look back along the cable and find the cable adjuster.
How do you change the clutch cable on a Ford?
If the inner cable tries to move round as you remove the adjuster nut, hold the metal end of the cable with pliers until the adjuster undoes. The other connection, used extensively on Fords, has a nipple on the end of the cable that fits into a slot on the end of the clutch lever.
Where is the clutch cable located on a car?
The clutch cable varies in each vehicle as to where they are located and to what they connect to. Most clutch cables are attached at the top of a clutch pedal and then routed to a clutch fork located on the bell housing of a manual transmission.
What should I do if my clutch cable is not renewing?
If there is still no improvement, you will have to remove the clutch cable and try lubricating it. Use modelling clay to make a funnel around the outer cable. If the cable is undamaged, it may simply require lubricating. You can sometimes oil the cable while it is in the car, but to do a really good job you need to remove the cable first.