Replacing the clutch cable of a VAZ 2112 16 valves

You will need: two 13mm wrenches, a Phillips-blade screwdriver.

1. Remove the windshield wiper from the car (see section 9 “Electrical equipment”, subsection “Front windshield wiper”).

2. Loosen the tightening of lock nut 1 and adjusting nut 2 of the clutch drive and remove the cable guide from the clutch release fork.

3. Slide the cover from the lower end of the cable sheath and unscrew the nut securing the end to the bracket, holding the end from turning with a second wrench. Remove the tip from the bracket on the gearbox.

4. Unscrew the two nuts securing the windshield wiper bracket and remove the bracket from the studs. Please note that the bracket is installed with an inclined platform towards the front of the car.

5. Unscrew the screw securing the protective cover and remove the cover holder.

6. Bend the cover to the side to gain access to the cable end attachment to the clutch pedal. Using a screwdriver, remove the retaining clip from the pin.

7. Remove the cable end from the pin.

8. In the passenger compartment, unscrew the bolt securing the cable holder to the pedal bracket and remove the cable into the passenger compartment.

9. Remove the bushing from the clutch pedal pin and check its condition. Replace a broken or worn bushing. Please note that the bushing is split, which is not a defect.

10. Install the new cable in the reverse order of removal, having first lubricated the cable guide and the clutch pedal pin with Litol-24 or LSC-15 grease.

11. Tuck the edge of the cable seal into the hole in the bulkhead, first pushing it towards the engine compartment. After installing the cable, adjust the clutch pedal travel.

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To replace the clutch cable on a VAZ-2112, you need to drive the car onto an inspection hole or overpass. If this is not possible, then you can simply raise the left side of the car on a jack. But the latter replacement method will be less convenient. Also, in this case, you will need to put the car on the handbrake, and put a beam under the rear wheels so that the car does not move while the work is being carried out.

Replacement Tools

To work you will need:

The key is "8".
Two keys for "14".
Screwdriver (phillips).

Sequence of work

For comparison, old and new clutch cables

They go in this order:

Move the air filter housing to the side.

The air filter housing will interfere with us, so we will move it to the side. Moreover, all the housing latches were broken and it was dangling under the hood

Pull the cable out of the bracket

Clutch cable bracket in the cabin - you'll have to tinker with it

Important! Before installing the cable, you need to adjust the clutch pedal so that it is 10-13 centimeters from the floor level. We have already written in more detail about replacing the clutch itself on a VAZ-2112.

Video about replacing the clutch cable

Clutch adjustment on a VAZ-2112

During clutch adjustment

To adjust, you will need to rotate the bolt, which is located on the cable on the gearbox side. When the pedal distance is adjusted, tighten the nut and press the pedal 2-3 times. If all is well, then tighten the locknut on the casing. Next, the car is assembled in the reverse order.

The clutch cable must first be lubricated with LSC-15 or Litol-24.

Dismantling, repair and replacement

It is possible to replace the clutch on a VAZ 2110 without removing the gearbox, but the method most often used is to dismantle it. It is not necessary to remove the box if you just want to adjust the clutch. And during repairs there is no need to drain the transmission oil.

The procedure for dismantling and repair is as follows:

Disconnect the battery;
Remove the air filter;
Disconnect the wiring harness;
Raise the car;
On the right, loosen the clutch drive nut and unscrew completely on the left;
Remove the lever from the car suspension, and also remove the ball joint;
Unscrew the lower protection of the power unit;
Disconnect traction from the gearbox;
Remove the clutch housing and inspect it. Most often, the crankcase has cracks, the threads wear out, or the “grip” of the paws holding the crankcase is lost. To correct the situation, the cracks are welded and the threads are renewed. This way the crankcase can last for many more years;
Raise the engine with a jack, remove the gearbox, which will allow access to the clutch assembly;
At this stage, repairs are performed or the clutch system is completely changed. It all depends on the current state of the units.

It is quite possible that after replacement or repair the clutch will be quite tight. There is no need to disassemble again, since the problem is solved by adjusting the travel pedal, but from the inside of the car.

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As you can see, the clutch for the VAZ 2110 plays a vital role, and keeping it in good condition is the direct responsibility of every car owner. You can fix problems that arise with the clutch on your own, without going to a service station. But if your personal experience, skills and knowledge are not enough for such work, it is better to immediately contact specialists.

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How to prevent cable failure on a VAZ 2110

A failed clutch pedal that fails at the most inopportune moment is a very unpleasant result of careless and extreme driving. The cable resource is extremely long and does not often require replacement. Its breakdown most likely indicates the age of your iron horse.

Typical driving mistakes that lead to cable failure:

Do not press the clutch pedal while driving, causing it to slip. This can cause not only cable breakage, but also gearbox failure;
starting from a standstill with high torque is also the main factor that ultimately leads to cable breakage and requiring its replacement.

By the way, failure of the cable is another one of the most benign and simple breakdowns on the VAZ 2110. Replacing the clutch fork (about 10% of the total number of relevant faults) can be a much more unpleasant problem. In this case, repairs will cost several thousand rubles.

Thus, if your clutch pedal has sunk to the floor, there may be several reasons:

the cable needs to be replaced;

the clutch fork is broken;

the cable simply flew off its seats and requires re-tightening the bolts.

Causes of wear

The main reason for the breakdown of this element is long-term operation of the VAZ 2110 car in poor conditions. For example, a car is stuck in a snowdrift, the driver has to accelerate frequently, which affects the condition of the part.

Separately, it should be said about the correct operation of the machine. With a sharp start at high speeds or with regular movement, when your foot is on the clutch pedal, which causes slipping, this is also a wear factor.

Operational reasons are not the only ones. Cable wear may occur earlier than expected due to the following factors:

low quality cable installation;
Carrying out repair work with many mistakes;
ignoring the first signs indicating a breakdown.

Every factor must be taken into account to avoid unexpected damage and expense.

Shifting gears without clutch

Not every driver of a VAZ 2110 imagines how to not only start, but also drive a car without using the clutch pedal. Of course, this skill is very specific, but it can be vitally important when the clutch cable breaks at the most inopportune moment.

The easiest way is to start the car in first gear, first pressing the gas pedal halfway. After turning the ignition, the car will immediately move off with a very noticeable jerk, so be extremely careful when trying to start it this way. Similarly, we turn on the reverse gear.

Driving for a long time in first gear can cause the engine to overheat. If there is a considerable distance to be covered, it is better to learn how to shift higher gears without using the clutch, for which:

release the gas pedal and, at the moment of least resistance, switch off the gear, moving the transmission lever to the neutral position;
then engage the next gear, continuing acceleration.

The proposed algorithm for downshifting in the event of a non-working clutch requiring replacement is somewhat different:

Having switched to neutral gear, we revise the throttle, thereby increasing the speed of the input shaft;
and only then switch to a lower gear.

Replacing the VAZ 2110-2112 clutch cable with your own hands, recommendations

In order to replace the clutch cable, you will need the following set of mechanic tools:

flat and Phillips screwdrivers;
a set of open-end wrenches and sockets with a ratchet.

Next, you need to perform a simple algorithm of actions, which involves dismantling the VAZ 2110 windshield wiper and window trim. Of course, it is possible to replace the clutch cable without the above steps, but complete instructions according to standard recommendations will still be more clear.

1. First, you need to discard the front facing panel for the wind window frame (jabot), held in place by a set of screws;
2. Next, remove the windshield washer tubes, wiper arms (in the case of an old-style frill) and, finally, the casing itself.

3. Remove the windshield wiper, having first disconnected the negative terminal of the battery and disconnected the expansion tank, for which:

the gear motor connector is dismantled;
unscrew the nuts of the left and right fastening of the trapezoid, as well as the bolt holding the gearmotor to the bracket;
finally, the wiper base, removed from the studs, can be removed from the air supply box.

Changing the clutch cable, basic algorithm

Replacing the VAZ 2110 clutch cable is extremely simple. Even a novice amateur motorist will be able to do the job, and it’s quite difficult to make a mistake. What we do:

1. To start, use two 19 mm open-end wrenches. loosen the nuts of the clutch cable end, tilting it away from the bracket;

2. Disconnect the cable from the fork that controls the clutch release;
3. Now you need to disconnect the cable end from the clutch pedal lever. This can be done through the interior, but if you worry about dismantling in advance, then the task is greatly simplified. First, remove the protective cover of the mechanism.

4. The end of the cable is unscrewed with a nut, additionally secured with a locking bracket. Unscrew the pedal lever nut, thereby releasing the cable;
5. To release the upper end of the cable sheath, unscrew the corresponding bolt of the thrust plate in the passenger compartment. Then the thrust plate is removed along with the cable;
6. The old cable is removed through the interior. When replacing, the lead of the new cable is lubricated with silicone.

Adjusting the newly installed cable

After the VAZ 2110 clutch cable has been replaced, all that remains is to make its final adjustment, spending about 30 minutes of your personal time. Thus, we ensure comfortable and reliable operation of the VAZ 2110 clutch mechanism.

The degree of tension is adjusted by changing the position of the lower end of the cable fixed in the gearbox bracket. You can navigate by the position of the adjacent pedal. When the adjustment is completed, we check it using a tape measure or ruler.

The pedal travel from its initial position to its stop on the floor should be within 125 mm with an error of 5 mm up or down. If the pedal position does not correspond to the specified recommendations, adjustment should be continued.

When the clutch pedal suddenly falls to the floor, most likely the cable has broken. Replacing the clutch cable of a VAZ 2112 is easy and even done in several ways. You don’t need any special tools or specialist skills; any driver can replace the VAZ 2112 clutch cable on his own.

Clutch adjustment is an important part of the job

Adjusting the clutch pedal
After completing the installation process, you need to adjust the pedal travel from the top position to the floor of the car. The cable should be in the range of 125.5-130 mm. In addition, the position of the clutch pedal is also taken as a reference. This pedal should be located at the same level as the others. To make adjustments, you need to loosen the nuts on the cable mounting bracket, which is located on the gearbox.

Note! When changing the position of the cable tip using the adjusting nuts, it is necessary to check the amount of pedal travel.

Typically, the pedal travel is checked after replacing the cable; this process is mandatory. Of course, there may be other reasons for checking, for example, wear of the clutch disc lining and much more. One way or another, the pedal travel will be significantly increased.

Note! Based on the manual, it should be noted that on a VAZ 2110 car this figure should be no more than 160 mm. Ideal parameters should be within 120-130 mm.

To measure this parameter, no special devices are needed; this can be done using a regular ruler. As a rule, this procedure can be done independently without outside help and with a minimum amount of knowledge. In order for the pedal adjustment to be carried out correctly, you must follow the instructions for performing the work:

First, the car must be placed on a level surface with the handbrake (handbrake) on, after which one terminal from the negative contact is removed from the battery.
To check the distance, place a ruler perpendicular to the pedal and the floor. Measure from the floor to the beginning of the pedal pad. If the stroke distance is more than 160 mm, adjustment is necessary.
In order to adjust the drive, you need to open the hood of the car and find the metal cable fastening at the bottom. There should be two nuts on this cable. The first fastening nut is unscrewed almost as much as possible, and the second - until the pedal is pressed freely (approximately 120-130 mm).

Note! An increase in stroke can be achieved by loosening the second nut, and vice versa, if you tighten it more, the performance will be significantly lower.

After these steps, you need to press the pedal all the way three or four times and release it. Next, using a ruler, check the amount of travel from the rubber pad to the floor.
It is possible that the adjustment will not be perfect the first time, so do not rush to close the hood. After carrying out the actions, the first nut must be tightened all the way to the second.
At the final stage, the rubber limiting sleeve is moved until it stops in the fork.

Note! If you cannot carry out the process of replacing the cable yourself, it is recommended to watch a training video on the Internet or contact a service station specialist.

After the desired result has been achieved, you need to tighten the two nuts. At this stage, installation and adjustment of the clutch cable is considered complete. It is recommended to watch this video before replacing the clutch cable.

Here everything is explained in detail and you can clearly see how to do everything. In addition, during replacement, if it is carried out independently, you should use photographic materials more often as a good visual aid. Everything must be done as required by the instructions. As a rule, the price of a new cable today is not high, so without paying dearly for replacement services at a car service center, you can save a lot of money.

What to do if the clutch pedal does not work

If this is exactly what happened, do not panic, call a tow truck or ask other drivers to tow the car. You can drive without using the clutch, start in first gear and either drive slowly with the hazard warning light on, or rev the throttle while changing gears. Driving for a long time without a clutch will “kill” the gearbox, but if you need to get to the garage or workshop once, you can. Of course, you can do it your way if there is no other choice and the price of transportation suits you.

Purpose of the cable and its place in the device

VAZ 2112 cars have a mechanical drive; it is installed on passenger cars of the VAZ family and not only, which are equipped with low-power power units. This type of drive compares favorably with others due to its very simple design and low cost of production. In addition, the mechanical drive is easy to repair and maintain because it contains a minimum number of necessary elements, see photo below:

As can be seen from the diagram, the main element of the mechanical drive is represented by a flexible cable enclosed in a shell
The clutch pedal is located inside the car and is connected to the lever (clutch fork) through a flexible cable.
At the junction of the fork and the cable there is an adjustment device, which is designed to regulate the free play of the pedal
The operation of the drive is incredibly simple: the driver presses the pedal
This sets the VAZ 2112 clutch cable in motion, which pulls the lever device
This device (fork) moves the release bearing along the guide
The release bearing presses on the legs (petals) of the basket
Thus, the clutch is disengaged

Are adjustments done differently on different brands of cars?

The above procedures are universal and can be performed on machines from any manufacturer. The essence of the procedure is always the same - to reduce or increase the pedal stroke by tensioning or loosening the cable, or adjusting the hydraulic pusher.

But when adjusting the clutch in cars of different brands, there may be some differences. For example:

normal pedal amplitude or clutch clearance;
procedure for accessing the clutch adjusting and control nuts. So, in a VAZ-2114, 2115 you will have to remove the battery before starting work, and in a Lada Kalina you will have to unscrew the air filter.

Before starting work on adjusting the clutch, read the technical information about your vehicle, the operating instructions and the repair manual. This will allow you to complete the procedure correctly.

Let's start replacing

As you know, there are two ways to replace the clutch cable on a VAZ 2112, with and without removing the frill and wiper. Which one is faster is a moot point; without removing it, it seems to be faster, but then when installing the cable in place, a lot of inconvenience arises, so I recommend leaving the method without removing the frill to yoga. The standard instructions included with the car require their removal, therefore:

Carry out work on a cooled engine.
Disconnect (just in case) the battery terminals
Take off the frill, don't be lazy
Unscrew the wiper so it doesn't interfere
We unscrew the nuts that secure the clutch cable in the bracket on the VAZ 2112 using two 19mm wrenches (twist one, hold the other)
After this, remove the cable from the bracket

Then you need to disconnect the cable end from the fork
If the cable breaks, there may be nothing left to remove

After this, use a screwdriver to unscrew the protective cover covering the clutch pedal.
And remove the casing

Unhook the bracket that secures the cable end to the pedal
To make this easier, you need to raise the pedal as much as possible and use a screwdriver to pry out the clip
Since we removed the frill, it is now much more convenient to remove the bracket from under the hood

From the interior, using the “8” key, unscrew the bolt that secures the thrust plate of the upper cable tip
In the image below, the steering column was removed for clarity; in general, replacing the clutch cable on a VAZ 2112 does not require removing the column

Then we pull out this support plate
Pull the cable into the cabin
Now push the new cable under the hood from inside
After this, replacing the VAZ 2112 clutch cable in the reverse order of disassembly
You can coat the inside of the cable with engine or transmission oil
For lubrication in the winter season or closer to it, grease is better, as is used in CV joints
Just keep in mind that it is most difficult for her to lubricate the cable from the inside.
As you can see, replacing the clutch cable on a VAZ 2112 is quick and easy, all that remains is adjustment, which you shouldn’t forget about

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