Adjusting the clutch release drive (VAZ-2115)

The criterion of necessity clutch drive adjustments serves as the full stroke of the clutch pedal (until it hits the mat), which should be 125–130 mm. As the clutch driven disk linings wear out, the pedal rises and its full travel increases. The maximum permissible travel is 160 mm.

Location of the clutch release drive and its adjustment unit in the engine compartment: 1 – clutch drive cable casing; 2 – torso shell mounting bracket; 3 – adjusting nuts

The pedal stroke is adjusted by changing the length of the sheath 1 (Fig. 5.4) of the cable between the bracket 2 on the gearbox and the collar in the front shield using the adjusting nuts 3.

As the length of the shell increases, the pedal stroke increases, and as it decreases, it decreases.

Note.

When adjusting nut 1 is tightened, the length of the shell decreases. When adjusting nut 2 is tightened, the length of the shell increases.

1. Measure the full travel of the clutch pedal. To do this, rest the pedal on the floor mat and install a ruler.

2. Release the pedal and measure its full travel at the center of the pedal pad. If the full pedal travel is not within the norm, adjust the pedal travel.

3. To adjust, loosen one of the adjusting nuts. Tighten the second nut until the full pedal travel is 125–135 mm. Then tighten this nut to a torque of 15.0–20.0 N·m (1.5–2.0 kgf·m).