The drive cable in the clutch mechanism of the domestic Lada Kalina model plays a huge connecting role. By means of this element, the driver, when pressing the corresponding pedal, forcibly disconnects the driven disk from the rotating flywheel. A direct “participant” in the process of disengaging the clutch, transmitting the pressing force to the basket, is the release bearing.
Why did the manufacturer prefer a cable drive? In classic car models, the cable gave way to a hydraulic drive, when the clutch is released by acting on the fork by a system of hydraulic cylinders (main and working).
It is not uncommon for the cable to break, after which the car is no longer able to move, since changing gears becomes impossible. Only replacing the clutch cable will return the car to full functionality. The repair procedure itself does not cause difficulties, so it is accessible even to those novice owners who have embarked on the path of a motorist for the first time. And therefore, many people are interested in the question: how to change the cable?
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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Dismantling the old cable
- First, we find the clutch drive pedal.
- We remove the stop from the cable sheath. The braid itself is attached to the pedal bracket. The manipulation is very simple. Using the “8” wrench, we simply unscrew the nut that secures the shell to the bracket. Having “defeated” the nut, we easily remove the stop from the stud.
- Now there is an approach directly to the finger. A stopper is held on it, which we remove using pliers (or a screwdriver). After dismantling the marked stopper, remove the clutch disc compensation unit (driven).
- We remove the plastic bushing located on the pedal drive finger. A visual inspection of its condition would be useful. If there are visible deformations, we replace it with a new product. Before installing the bushing, lubricate the pin surface with lithol.
- We proceed to removing the seal from the cable sheath.
In the interior of the Lada Kalina, the entire list of manipulations has been completed, so the next step will be dismantling the elements under the hood.
Let's proceed further
- On the transmission unit, pull the end of the cable towards you. It should come out of the landing hook without any effort.
- Now we unscrew the leash, which we remove from the tip.
- The final step is to pull the clutch cable out of the bracket on the transmission.
A special feature of the Lada Kalina model is its one-piece bracket, not a split one. Here you will need to remove the cable from the corresponding hole in the bracket towards the interior. The component we are looking at is now removed.
Replacing the clutch on LADA Kalina
But, as with any other car, there are certain components that require inevitable replacement after a certain mileage. Such components include the clutch, without which every car simply cannot exist.
It is quite difficult to independently replace the clutch on a LADA Kalina, although it is doable. Below, in our article, we will carefully tell you how to carry out such work from beginning to end without making mistakes.
Preparatory work
It is no secret that work on replacing the clutch is carried out by dismantling the gearbox; however, you need to take care in advance of the presence of an inspection hole or overpass. We will also need the following tools and materials:
- New clutch set.
- Set with tools.
- Hex key.
- Jack.
- Rags.
- Screwdriver.
- Container for draining oil.
- New gear oil (as needed).
- Lamp for illuminating inaccessible places.
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Clutch types on Kalina
VAZ 1117, 1118 and 1119 cars are equipped with two different types of clutches: 190 and 220 mm. Finding your own diameter is painfully simple, you just need to pay attention to the number of starter mounting bolts. At 190 mm there are 3 of them, and at 200 mm there are 2 of them. Regardless of the manufacturer’s office, in the assembly you will almost always find the clutch disc itself, the basket and the release bearing.
If problems with the clutch occur on the road, then you need to have the car towed by a tow truck, because the upcoming movement may damage the gearbox.
Step-by-step clutch replacement process
First, work must be carried out under the hood of the car.
- Disconnect the power and negative cables from the battery and then remove it.
- Then we remove the air filter housing together with the corrugation.
- Remove all wires from the starter.
- We dismantle all the wires coming from the gearbox and the unit.
Let's move on to working under the car
- If there is crankcase protection, unscrew all the bolts and remove it.
To dismantle the protection, you need to unscrew 4 bolts
We remove the gearbox and move on to working with the clutch.
- First we need to unscrew the release plate housing, which is attached to the flywheel with 6 bolts. When performing this work, the flywheel must not be allowed to rotate and it is necessary to hold it in place with a screwdriver prepared in advance. Unscrew the bolts slowly, one at a time, allowing one turn per circle for each bolt.
The driven disc is covered in oil - one of the reasons why the clutch
If you are not confident in your own abilities, then you should not proceed with this type of repair and should contact a car service center for more professional assistance.
Installation of a new cable
We carry out the installation procedure following this algorithm. We start with manipulations in the salon.
- First of all, we thread the cable into the engine compartment.
- Now we install the body of the compensation mechanism, which serves to level out wear on the disc linings. We install the body itself on the finger and secure it with a locking bracket.
- We return the cable sheath seal to its place.
- In the engine compartment we pass the cable through the bracket, after which we install the guide sleeve.
- We screw the leash onto the lower tip of the component. Tightening should be done so as to provide the tip with a protrusion of approximately 1 mm.
- Now we pull the cable all the way. When this manipulation is completely completed, we measure the adjustment distance using a caliper. In optimal condition it should be 27 mm. When the measurements give a different value, we rotate the leash and achieve the specified indicator.
- We place a cable end in the groove on the clutch fork. Under the pressure of the spring, the leash will “climb” into the fork.
- By pressing the pedal several times, we check the unhindered functionality of the unit. We immediately control the adjustment gap (27 mm).
Adjusting the pedal position
Having completed replacing the cable in LADA Kalina, it will be useful to adjust the pedal assembly. For this purpose, you will need to place the car on a level area. Now we measure the pedal stroke. We use a ruler. We apply it to the floor and the starting point of the pedal. We press and measure. The stroke should be no more than 150 mm. If the fact of excess is evident, then we adjust the position.
To make adjustments, move to the engine compartment. Here, at the junction of the fork and the cable, there are two adjusting nuts. We twist the first one (the locking one), after which we rotate the second one until the required stroke is achieved. Typically this value is 120-130 mm. Continuing to loosen the nut, we increase the free play, and do the opposite - we decrease it.
Clutch on Kalina: replacement options
LADA Kalina is a good car, very powerful and durable. And yet, the design of the model has a number of unreliable parts that make themselves felt over time. These include the clutch. In order to identify the malfunction and correctly remove it without the help of others, without calling expensive car repair shops, it is important to know what the mechanism is intended for and how the clutch is replaced on Kalina.
What will tell you about the need for repairs?
Each car has its own “diseases”. A common problem with the LADA Kalina car is that the clutch system does not always work correctly over time. True, this disease is not chronic and occurs quite rarely. This is almost always related to the release bearing or indicates that the clutch disc needs to be replaced . If we consider the top defects of LADA Kalina, then this one confidently takes 8th position. It is not recommended to replace the disc and bearing separately; they are replaced exclusively as an assembly. To avoid having to remove the gearbox every time, it is much better to replace the clutch in one set. Before making a decision about the need to replace the clutch kit, let’s figure out what relevant faults appear and whether it is possible to carry out adjustments, thereby postponing expensive repairs for some time.
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The machine itself will “tell” and “show” that tasks have appeared in the operation of the mechanism. The main thing is not to miss the moment and make do with small repairs or adjusting the clutch cable, without waiting for the fault to manifest itself on the highway and the repairs will cost a lot of money.
Before solving the problem of replacing the clutch, let's look at what can be done in terms of adjustments.
Kalina car is equipped with a single-plate dry clutch with a central spring and connected to the pedal via a clutch cable, which are self-adjusting via a ratchet mechanism.
Malfunctions when the cable needs to be replaced or adjusted:
- the clutch pedal clicks;
- the pedal sticks;
- its stroke is increased;
- the clutch “led”, and only an autopsy will reveal the answer;
- speeds are turned on, but with problems;
- it may slip;
- you can smell the burning smell in the cabin;
- powerful vibration;
- The speeds don't work at all.
In any case, there may be more problems, and the clutch disc will need to be replaced , and with it the entire set. You will have to poke around in the belly of your steel friend.
Traditional first aid methods
If suddenly during a trip you find that the pedal has treacherously failed and there is no longer any hope that the car will survive until the planned trip to the car service center, you need to know 3 probable options for subsequent actions.
1st - ask a friend to hold out the frozen car in tow, 2nd - call a tow truck. But what to do if your friends are far away and there is no tow truck? In this case, there is a 3rd option: try to return the clutch on your own, so that it works until you get to 100.
The driver is required to do the following:
- turn off the engine;
- use the lever to set first gear;
- Immediately after turning the ignition key and starting the engine, press the pedal.
Here we go. Slow? Naturally, but don’t even count on 2nd gear. If you try to switch, the gearbox will instantly fail, and its repair will cost a lot.
Types and purpose of clutch
- Slipping. Usually, it is first observed in higher gears, but later moves to lower ones. As the engine speed increases, the car's speed remains at the same level, and eventually the car stops moving altogether. Along with slipping, a nasty burning smell occurs. If you notice these 2 symptoms, you shouldn’t bother. Replacing the clutch cable is the bare minimum, but the problem can be even more serious. The main reason lies in the small free play of the pedal. The linings can also wear out and even components can be dismantled.
Note on adjusting the clutch drive
- Incomplete release of the clutch. This problem is observed when engaging 1st gear, accompanied by a grinding noise. If you close your eyes to this, the box will soon fly away. The cause of the problem is the increased free play of the clutch pedal.
- The LADA Kalina car moves jerkily when the clutch is engaged. Impaired smooth running indicates severe wear of the linings, washers, damper springs and driven disk. The problem must be resolved immediately.
- Pedal slip. When pressed, the pedal becomes “soft” and unruly, and as a result, the clutch does not engage one hundred percent. A corresponding noise is heard, the pedal does not return to place. The reason is that the spring is damaged, and it is impossible to do without replacing individual parts, including the clutch cable.
Tools
To replace any car part, you need to have a tool. So, to replace the clutch cable you will need:
- Key for 8.
- Ruler and caliper.
- Screwdriver.
- And, of course, a new cable.
When everyone is armed, you can begin the actual replacement.
Causes of malfunction
Decoding the parts of the Kalina clutch cable
There are several circumstances that lead to clutch cable failure. Thanks to the ratcheting mechanism installed on Kalina , you can adjust the length of the cable, which makes it possible to change the tension when the friction part on the disk wears out. But the cable cannot be tensioned forever, and therefore at some point it fails.
Let's look at the main signs of adjusting or replacing the clutch cable on Kalina:
- Missing tension.
- Extraneous sounds when disengaging the clutch.
- The clutch does not disengage one hundred percent.
- The pedal falls.
- Gear shifts poorly.
Now that we have determined the causes of the defects, we can move on to choosing a cable and the replacement process.
