Adjusting the clutch cable Lada Kalina

To be more precise, we will talk about adjusting the clutch cable on Lada Kalina. The Kalinovsky cable is much easier to adjust than the same cable on the 9, 10, 15. All because of the installed auto-compensator, which does this work for you. So if the autocompensator does everything itself, then why bother with it at all? Let's figure it out.

The fact is that for the correct operation of this machine, the clutch cable must be installed correctly. Correct installation is determined by measuring and adjusting several distances. The first is between the clutch fork and the plastic cable end. We pull the cable to the maximum possible distance, holding on to this plastic tip and using a caliper we measure the gap - it should be 27 mm (as in the book). To get to the fork you need to remove the air filter. If the distance is not the same, we adjust it to the norm using the same plastic tip.

The second thing you need to pay attention to is the cable rod on the interior side. The distance of its end to the plate should not exceed 3 mm, but at the same time some gap should remain. It is located on the clutch pedal itself.

You can set the gaps either from the hood or from the interior, where it is more convenient for you. Having set one gap, the second should happen automatically.

What does incorrect adjustment of the Kalina clutch lead to?

If the gaps are not set correctly, the auto compensator may not work correctly, or may not work at all if the gap under the hood is too low (10mm or less). The release bearing may also howl.

For example, my release bearing was humming in 4th and 5th gears. After adjusting the clutch cable , the noise disappeared. Many questions also arise about the fact that the clutch “takes over” at the very end. This is, in principle, normal. Structurally, the clutch on Kalina begins to grab in the second half of the stroke. Therefore, setting it up to start the stroke means making constructive changes to its operation, which is not desirable.

The design of the clutch assembly in the Lada Kalina model requires adjustment of the cable drive over time. This need is dictated by the fact of natural abrasion of the linings on the driven disk and the very design features of the mechanism we are considering. During operation, the cable stretches, which also implies the need for adjustment. And many car owners are wondering: how to adjust the clutch?

The adjustment procedure itself is not a complicated action, therefore it is accessible to most Lada Kalina owners. In this article we will tell you how to adjust the clutch.

Clutch adjustment VAZ 1118 Kalina

To be more precise, we will talk about adjusting the clutch cable on the Lada Kalina.
The Kalinovsky cable is much easier to adjust than the same cable on the 9, 10, 15. All because of the installed auto-compensator, which does this work for you. So if the autocompensator does everything itself, then why bother with it at all? Let's figure it out. The fact is that for the correct operation of this machine, the clutch cable must be installed correctly. Correct installation is determined by measuring and adjusting several distances. The first is between the clutch fork and the plastic cable end. We pull the cable to the maximum possible distance, holding on to this plastic tip and using a caliper we measure the gap - it should be 27 mm (as in the book). To get to the fork you need to remove the air filter. If the distance is not the same, we adjust it to the norm using the same plastic tip.

You can set the gaps either from the hood or from the interior, where it is more convenient for you. Having set one gap, the second should happen automatically.

Clutch design and functionality

The unit belongs to a cohort of mechanisms whose functioning is based on dry friction. The clutch mechanism in this model is single-disc and requires a pressure spring, which is structurally designed as an integral part of the basket. The cable is used to release the clutch. This action is activated when the advising pedal assembly is pressed. The cable transmission has a ratcheting device that allows it to autonomously change its length in accordance with the level of wear of the driven disk linings. This solution allows for a tight fit of the release bearing to the spring petals. Inside the basket there is a driven disk, through which rotation is directly transmitted from the flywheel to the input shaft of the transmission unit.

Pressing the designated pedal causes the cable to tighten, causing the special fork to rotate. Its lower bushing is integrated into the clutch housing. The upper element of the part, which is also presented in the form of a sleeve, is removable. During rotation, the fork, through the clutch and release bearing, acts directly on the petals of the pressure spring, which in turn opens the driven disk from the flywheel. In this way, the process of disengaging the clutch is implemented, which is necessary to ensure the ability to change gear in a mechanical transmission unit.

If the pedal is fully released, the disk tightly adjacent to the flywheel transmits torque to the input transmission shaft to its full extent.

In some cases, deviations from the correct functioning of the clutch assembly are observed. Among the signs characterizing this negative phenomenon are the following:

Increasing pedal travel when its value exceeds the regulated 146 mm.
Engaging the gearbox with the clutch pedal fully depressed is accompanied by characteristic grinding sounds of the shafts in the transmission, which indicates incomplete disengagement of the clutch.
Starting and subsequent operation of the Lada Kalina engine is accompanied by a howling sound coming from the clutch housing (release bearing wear).
The beginning of movement is characterized by jerks and insufficient clarity of gear switching.
Moving at 3-4 speeds, the owner presses the accelerator and observes the following picture: the speed of the power plant increases vigorously, and acceleration is accompanied by sluggishness. This indicates clutch “slippage,” that is, a loose fit of the disc to the flywheel, caused by increased wear of the linings or excessive cable tension.

All these signs overwhelmingly hint to the owner that it is necessary to adjust the cable drive. How to adjust the clutch? You should also be inclined to such a procedure after replacing the clutch mechanism, the compensator loses its functionality (lack of the ability to autonomously adjust the length) or the Lada Kalina car has been idle for a long time.

Clutch device

The clutch of this model from AvtoVAZ is single-disk and belongs to the dry subtype. It is equipped with a pressure spring located in the center. The pedal is connected to the clutch disc using a special cable, the length of which is adjusted by a ratchet mechanism. This can be seen if you watch a video demonstrating the design of Kalina.

The lining of the dependent disc wears off and becomes thinner during use.

The malfunction is eliminated using a ratcheting mechanism, which compensates for wear by tensioning the cable. The tension causes the release fork to rotate and compress the spring, which is located in the bushing of the control mechanism. The spring, in turn, compresses the clamps located on the toothed tip of the cable. As a result of all these manipulations, the tip is released and the cable is tensioned.

The ratcheting mechanism eliminates the need for car owners to waste time and effort on adjustments. But this is only in the theory developed by Kalina's designers. In reality, when operating a car, you need to know how to adjust the clutch yourself.

We correct the operation of the mechanism

All of these factors that cause deviations in the effective operation of the clutch mechanism require immediate adjustment of the position of the cable drive in the Lada Kalina 2. Adjusting the clutch involves performing such a series of manipulations.

We dismantle the air filter housing to provide access to the adjustment mechanism.
Holding the tip, pull the cable to the maximum possible length.
We use a caliper to measure the distance between the tip and the previously designated fork. The norm assumes a value of 27 mm.
If a discrepancy is detected with the indicated gap value, then proceed as follows: turn the driver along the thread until the previously specified distance value is reached.
Let go of the cable end and make sure that it is pressed tightly against the fork.
Press the clutch pedal several times to activate the automatic length adjustment unit.
Now we resort to measuring the indicated gap. If a deviation is detected again, then we perform these manipulations again. This completes the clutch cable adjustment.

When the clutch adjustment is completed, the clutch assembly in the Lada Kalina is sometimes able to remind itself of squeaks or noises. This can be caused by the leader rubbing against the surface of the fork. A lubricant that should be applied to the contact between the cable lug nut and the fork will help eliminate the annoying sound effect. Among other reasons, there may be a creaking of the pedal assembly bushing, as well as the deterioration of the sensor located there.

Operating principle of the electronic engine control system (ECM)

In a modern car, all process control, except for the rotation of the steering wheel, and even then, is entrusted to the computer, or Electronic Control Unit (ECU). It contains a program with many different tables. In general, the ECU receives data about the state of the car, speed, revolutions, and activated mechanisms from a large number of sensors. Based on the results of these observations, the ECU, using these tables, includes certain ignition modes, fuel supply and other executive functions.

The role of the clutch sensor

It would seem, what does the clutch have to do with it? And here's what it has to do with it. When the clutch engages, the most sensible thing to do is to reduce the engine speed. But not to idle, but according to the speed of the car. This is not always available to the driver, especially a beginner. And here the computer will come to the rescue. Reacting to the signal from the clutch sensor, it can independently adjust the engine speed.

Important! In addition, in accordance with the Priora speed sensor, the ECU can obtain information about the serviceability of the clutch. Summarizing the above, we can say that the presence of a sensor on the clutch allows:

Summarizing the above, we can say that the presence of a sensor on the clutch allows:

saves fuel;
make driving easier;
monitor the serviceability of the coupling;
increase its service life.

Therefore, its serviceability is an important factor in the Priora control system.

Design and location of the Priora clutch sensor

In principle, this is the simplest switch. In the position when the clutch is disengaged and the pedal is not pressed, the sensor circuit is open. If you press the clutch drive, the limit switch of the sensor closes and the signal “clutch is on” is sent to the ECU.

It is located on the clutch pedal mounting assembly, where the very tip of this pedal is located opposite the sensor end switch.

What if the sensor is faulty?

This component can only be installed with an electronic version of the accelerator pedal. The main function of the sensor is to control the operating modes of the Lada Kalina engine when switching gears in the transmission or starting movement.

If the sensor is faulty, the owner of the Lada Kalina 2 will be informed by the ECU about this fact by highlighting the “Check” symbol. The error code in this case is “0830”. The presence of a sensor failure is physically felt by the following signs:

jerking of the Lada Kalina 2 car at the moment of switching gearbox stages;
a sudden increase in speed (the engine is idling) when you press the clutch pedal assembly.

The designated element cannot be adjusted, so if functionality is lost, it must be replaced. The sensor is located above the pedal, or more precisely, under the steering shaft column. To replace, you should select an analogue with the code “1118-3720015” (also suitable for Priora and Granta).

The replacement procedure is characterized by inconvenience due to inaccessibility to the two screws by which the component is fixed to the pedal bracket.

Dismantling involves removing the cable holder holder and the corresponding hole present on the pedal bracket.
We also disconnect the block from the wiring harness under the instrument panel.
You will need a screwdriver to remove the spring hook from the holder.
Now unscrew the previously mentioned hard-to-reach screws.
We remove the sensor with its holder and then install a new element.

We carry out the assembly process using the reverse algorithm.

Clutch adjustment on Kalina description and Video

The clutch is the most important transmission mechanism of a car. Useful properties of the clutch are the continuous transmission of crankshaft torque to the gearbox and mobility when connecting or disconnecting from the gearbox. Periodic clutch malfunctions are one of the weak points on the Lada Kalina car. Despite improvements in this area - the presence of automatic cable adjustment - independent clutch adjustment on Kalina is necessary from time to time.

How does automatic cable tightening work?

Intensive use, naturally, contributes to abrasion of the friction linings of the clutch disc. As wear occurs, the built-in ratchet mechanism allows the cable to be slightly tightened to ensure proper disc performance. The release fork rotates, thereby compressing the bushing spring. A tense spring holds the tip clamps, as a result of which it is released and tensions the cable.

Malfunctions of the clutch transmission unit: how to determine

The machine itself can tell you that the clutch needs to be adjusted and the automatic cable locking no longer helps. These signs include:

1. The car does not pull forward well. The clutch does not provide proper connection between the flywheel and the disc, which is why a significant portion of the torque force and, accordingly, speed is lost. 2. When driving, the pedal is not raised all the way and dangles. In principle, this problem follows from the first one. 3. The clutch does not disengage well: the pedal is not pressed all the way, which makes it more difficult to change gear. However, in order to be sure whether clutch adjustment is needed on Kalina, you need to carry out a number of small checks.

How to check the clutch

1. Depress the pedal and release it, as is done in reality when driving. Creaks and clicks when the pedal moves can already hint at a malfunction. 2. Check the pedal for sticking. An obstacle to movement more accurately means a problem in the adjustment area. 3. The travel of the clutch pedal should be “from end to end”. If it does not fully rise and certainly not fully fall to the floor, then clutch adjustment is definitely necessary. But, before making a final decision whether it is necessary to adjust the clutch cable manually, it is worth trying to adjust the stroke. It is best to measure the stroke using a ruler. The pedal goes to the floor and then returns to its original state. If the distance is greater than 14.6 cm, only the pedal stroke needs to be adjusted. If everything is fine, then we proceed to further actions. Clutch adjustment on Kalina is required when, when the clutch cable lead deviates from the release fork lever by 2.7 cm or more, the beating of the friction linings is pronounced, and the distance between them and the rivets is less than 0.2 mm. Important: when checking the clutch, the engine must not be running and the car must be cold.

The procedure for adjusting the clutch on Lada Kalina

1. Open the hood and remove the air filter. 2. Pull the cable to maximum. This is done by stretching its tip. 3. Check the gaps between the lower cable guide and the release fork. As mentioned above, this distance should not exceed 2.7 cm with a normally adjusted clutch. If the gap is larger, you just need to turn the driver along the thread of the tip. It is better to take measurements not with a ruler, but with a caliper. 4. Squeeze and release the clutch pedal several times. Then repeat the measurements of the gaps between the fork lever and the driver again. When increasing, tighten the leash again and pump with the pedal.

The mechanism should also be adjusted when the car has cooled down and the engine is off!

As you can see, adjusting the clutch on Kalina is not difficult, and every car enthusiast can do it. However, if the cable keeps slipping and the clearance cannot be adjusted, then you may have to replace the clutch completely. You can also replace it yourself, but it’s better to contact a professional.

When adjustment is required

Clutch adjustment

Clutch adjustment is only performed when the engine is switched off. It is required if there is a deviation from the following values:

full pedal travel does not exceed 146 mm;
movement of the cable lead relative to the release fork lever - within 270 mm;
runout of the dependent disc linings does not exceed 0.5 mm;
the distance between the pads and the rivets that hold them is 0.2 mm or less.

There are several ways to check if your car needs a clutch adjustment.

You should press the pedal several times in a row and listen for any extraneous noise. If the clutch pedal sticks or squeaks, it is advisable to make an adjustment. In some cases, car owners are unable to visually assess whether the pedal returns to its place freely. In such situations, it is recommended to do the following:
press the clutch with your hand until it stops;

stop applying force, but leave your hand on the pedal in order to feel if there is movement.

If the clutch pedal sticks and clicks, or it returns to its original position with characteristic jerking, you need to adjust the clutch.

It is necessary to measure the distance from the floor to the outer part of the pedal using a ruler or caliper. Then press the pedal until it hits the floor. After this, you need to release the pedal and take measurements again. If the distance exceeds 146mm, be sure to adjust the clutch.

Like all “basins”, Kalina is not at all flawless. Over its more than ten-year history, the model has been refined more than once, but it has not been possible to get rid of some problems. Among the “Kalinovodov” it is recognized that the torque transmission mechanism, due to its design features, is the weak link of the car. Despite all the modernization in this area, car enthusiasts have to periodically adjust the clutch.

Features of the VAZ 2112 clutch

The machine is equipped with a dry-type single-plate friction clutch with a central pressure spring. Before adjusting the clutch on Kalina, any motorist must take into account that the control pedal is connected to the disc via a cable with a special ratcheting mechanism.

How does automatic cable tightening work?

As a result of intensive use, the friction linings of the disc gradually wear out. The ratcheting mechanism built into the drive design allows you to compensate for wear for a certain period of time - it gradually tightens the cable. During operation of the device, the fork rotates and the bushing spring is gradually compressed. As a result, the cable end clamps are compressed, after which the latter is released and tensions the cable.

The purpose of this design is to facilitate the maintenance process. According to the plans of VAZ engineers, the mechanism should save the owner from the need to make adjustments himself. But this is all only in theory, but in practice it turns out that you cannot do without adjusting the clutch.

Before adjusting the clutch on a Kalina car, you need to determine the moment when the automatic cable locking no longer functions. This is not difficult, especially since the machine itself signals problems:

Loss of traction, friction clutch does not provide a reliable connection between the flywheel and the disk. The consequence of such a defect will be the loss of a significant part of the torque force.
The clutch control pedal does not return to its initial position, which, in fact, is a consequence of the first point.
Poor clutch disengagement - the pedal is not pressed all the way, which makes changing gears difficult.

The symptoms, however, are similar to those when clutch adjustment is needed on a VAZ 2107, so experienced car enthusiasts can skip this unit and proceed directly to the test.

How to check the clutch?

To make sure that the mechanism needs to be adjusted, you should perform a number of basic checks:

Press the pedal several times and release - any extraneous sounds are unacceptable. For better control, you can press with your hand, this way you can feel the pedal stroke more fully.
Check the pedal for sticking; if it returns with noticeable twitching, then adjustment is necessary.

Check the full travel of the pedal using a ruler or tape measure. Press and release the pedal several times, then measure the distance of its outer edge to the floor; if it is more than 146 mm, then the mechanism needs to be adjusted.
Check the movement of the cable guide relative to the clutch release fork; the maximum distance between these elements is 27 mm.
If the runout of the driven disk linings is more than 0.5 mm, adjustment is also required.

When performing checks, it is important that the car engine is turned off.

Without noise and dust: how to properly adjust the clutch on a Kalina station wagon yourself?

You should start working no earlier than the engine has completely cooled down. The setup method is simple and does not require a visit to a car service center, because you can do everything yourself. The step-by-step scheme for completing the work is as follows:

Before adjusting the clutch drive on Kalina, you should open the engine compartment hood and remove the air filter.
Visually assess the condition of the cable casing and replace it if damaged.
Pull the tip toward you until the cable is fully tensioned. After this, check the distance between the fork and the leash with a caliper.
If the measurements show more than 27 mm, then the distance is corrected by rotating the leader along the thread of the tip.
Press and release the clutch pedal several times and repeat the measurements.
If necessary, repeat the adjustment until the required standards are achieved.

The technology for setting up the clutch on Kalina is not as complicated as installing the clutch on a VAZ 2110, and therefore is quite feasible in a garage without the involvement of specialists. And this fact pleases domestic motorists, because the clutch plays an important role in driving a car.

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Replacing and adjusting the clutch cable on a viburnum

Welcome! Clutch cable - thanks to it, you can control the clutch fork, and at that moment it can disconnect the clutch from the flywheel, thanks to the release bearing, a cable is used on all front-wheel drive cars, because their gearbox is located deep in the front, on classics Together with the cable, the main and slave cylinders of the clutch are used (there is no clutch cable), these cylinders work differently, unlike the cable (the cable simply pulls), but the result is the same (the clutch is disconnected from the flywheel due to the release bearing) and the effect occurs due to one and the same unit, namely thanks to the clutch pedal.

How to replace and adjust the clutch cable on a VAZ 1117-VAZ 1119?

Removal: 1) First, while inside the car, get to the clutch pedal and remove the stop of the cable sheath from the pedal bracket, this is done very simply, namely, take a wrench and use it to unscrew the nut securing the stop (see photo 1), as soon as the nut will be unscrewed, the stop is removed from the bracket stud (see photo 2), after which you will have access to the clutch pin from which you will need to remove the stopper with pliers or a screwdriver (see photo 3), after the stopper is removed, remove it from of the same pin is the housing of the wear compensation mechanism for the driven disk linings (see photo 4).

2) Now remove the plastic bushing from the clutch pedal finger by hand (see photo 1), check its condition, it should not be deformed or heavily worn, otherwise replace it with a new bushing (Before installing the new bushing, lubricate it with Litol lubricant -24 or LSC-15), then remove the rubber seal of the cable sheath from the hole that it covers (see photo 2), then get out of the car and move into the engine compartment of the car to the box, having reached it, pull the tip of the clutch cable forward and then disengage it from the fork (see photo 3) and then unscrew the leash and remove it from the cable tip as shown in the fourth photo.

3) And finally, remove the cable from the bracket on the box, let’s immediately note the fact that the bracket on Lada Kalinas is solid and not split as shown in the photo below (The photo below just shows another car and it’s not the bracket, but the clutch fork that is shown there), so from this hole the cable will need to be taken out (the cable is indicated by a blue arrow) towards the car interior (in the direction indicated by a green arrow) and therefore you will bring the entire cable out into the car interior from the engine compartment and thereby completely remove it from car (When removing the cable, remove the guide sleeve of the clutch cable sheath).

Installation: Installation of a new cable begins from the passenger compartment, to be more precise, at the beginning you will need to insert the cable from the passenger compartment into the engine compartment and then, while in the passenger compartment, the housing of the wear compensation mechanism for the clutch driven disc linings will have to be put on the clutch pin and secured with a locking bracket, After securing the cable sheath stop, you will need to install it in its place and insert the rubber seal of the cable sheath into the hole while inside the car, and after that you can move into the engine compartment, where you will need to insert the cable through the bracket (see photo 1) and install the guide sleeve cable shell, when the bushing is installed, a leash is twisted onto the lower tip of the clutch cable, and it must be twisted in such a way that the tip of the cable protrudes relative to the end of the leash by 0-1 mm, having achieved this protrusion, overcoming the force of the cable spring, pull it forward all the way , and when the cable is fully extended, take a caliper and, holding the tip of the cable in an extended position, measure the distance indicated by the letter “L” in photo 2, this distance should be “27 mm”, if the distance does not match, then rotate the leash on the tip of the cable make sure that it is exactly like this, as soon as everything works out for you, install the cable tip in the groove of the clutch fork and release it, also make sure that under the action of the spring, the tip guide is installed on the clutch fork without a gap and finally press two or three times clutch pedal, re-measure the distance “L” and, if necessary, re-adjust the clutch cable on the car.

Note! This distance, which is indicated by the letter “L”, is the adjustment distance that should be exactly like this if the cable is adjusted correctly, but also take into account the fact that the cables are different and if you come across a defect that can be either longer than the standard original cable, or shorter , then there won’t even be a distance of “27 mm” on it, so buy good parts from proven places and if you see that with such an adjustment the release bearing is already starting to work (That is, you are not pressing the clutch pedal, but the noise is from the release bearing already exists), then in this case you can neglect it and adjust the cable not according to the information that the factory writes, but precisely by your own selection!

How to properly adjust the clutch in a car?

After repairing or replacing the clutch, and sometimes when using the car, the gears stop shifting clearly and smoothly, the car jerks, and slips when starting off. This happens due to an unadjusted clutch, and we will talk about this in our article.

You can adjust the clutch yourself

The main signs by which you can understand that it is time to adjust the clutch

The approximate mileage interval at which it is recommended to check and adjust the clutch operation is 10,000 kilometers. It is worth checking the car maintenance schedule established by the manufacturer - other numbers may be indicated here.

Clutch adjustment is required after replacing/repairing the clutch or its elements, for example, the drive cable. The procedure is required even if there is a suspicion of deviation of the pedal amplitude from normal values:

the car starts moving jerkily;
the clutch pedal sinks or moves with difficulty;
the fluid level in the hydraulic drive decreases;
When changing gears you notice shock, noise and vibration.

A simple test will help you determine if the clutch needs adjustment. We start the engine, smoothly release the clutch pedal and slowly move away. If the car remains in place when the clutch is fully released, then the pedal travel has increased. If the car starts moving before you even take your foot off the pedal, its travel is too slow.

What happens if you don't adjust the clutch in time?

A clutch that is not adjusted in time will quickly fail, so it will soon have to be repaired or completely replaced. With increased pedal travel, the clutch is not completely disengaged; its disk is constantly pressed against the engine flywheel. With a small stroke, the clutch is not able to fully engage the driven disc, which leads to slipping and lack of torque.

Driving a car with an unadjusted or faulty clutch is dangerous and can lead to an accident!

Lack of adjustment is the reason for rapid clutch failure

Can I adjust the clutch myself?

You can adjust the clutch without going to a technical center. But if you are not sure of the causes of the problem, you do not have the necessary tools and have never encountered car repairs before, entrust the work to professionals.

To adjust the clutch you will need a ruler, liquid lubricant, pliers and open-end wrenches of two sizes - 17x14 and 13x14.

Clutch adjustment steps

Most often, modern cars have two types of clutches:

with a mechanical drive
- the clutch fork is connected to the pedal in the cabin using a cable;
with a hydraulic type drive
- the gas pedal is connected to the clutch slave cylinder by a pipeline filled with working fluid.

The adjustment procedure depends on the type of unit.

Adjusting the mechanical clutch

First, let’s find out whether the pedal stroke decreases or increases. We press the pedal all the way and measure how far from the floor it stops. Let's release the pedal and take measurements again. From the second indicator we subtract the first. For most models, the normal stroke amplitude is in the range of 12 - 14 cm, this can be clarified in technical documents. If the number is less, the pedal stroke needs to be increased, if it is more, it should be decreased.

After the measurements, we move on to the adjustment procedure itself:

Stage 1

– open the hood, find a rod near the transmission lever that secures the cable coming from the clutch pedal.

Stage 2

– lubricate and loosen the nuts that secure the rod with liquid lubricant.

Stage 3

– using wrenches, turn the nut that was closer to the pedal. If you turn the nut towards the clutch pedal, the free play of the pedal will become greater, if in the opposite direction - less.

Stage 4

– again measure the amplitude of the pedal stroke. If it is within the normal range, tighten the second nut – the control one – until it stops. This is necessary to record the adjustments made. If the stroke is still too large or small, tighten the nut that is closer to the pedal.

How to adjust the clutch on Kalina yourself

During the operation of the car, the driver encounters a number of problems that indicate that it is necessary to adjust the clutch on Kalina. Due to the peculiarities of the mechanism installed on these VAZs, even when the driven disk linings are worn, the clutch release cable automatically lengthens. This allows the car owner to adjust the pedal travel only occasionally, if a malfunction occurs. But even in these cases, it is possible to do it on your own, without resorting to the services of a car service.

Additional Information on Clutch Cable Compensating Mechanism

The compensation mechanism on the Lada Kalina clutch cable is designed to ensure that the clutch cable is always in a tense state. A slight deviation of 1-2 mm is either “selected” or added to the length by the compensating mechanism.

Undoubtedly, the Lada Kalina is a fairly popular car among domestic car enthusiasts. Moreover, the fact that it has quite a large number of flaws and shortcomings does not at all affect the high popularity of this particular model from the Lada family. The clutch on the viburnum has always been problematic.

If you look at the design of the clutch itself, it’s hard to believe that the Lada has problems there and requires fairly frequent adjustment of the clutch on the viburnum.

Design and operation of the Kalina clutch

The unit is a dry-type mechanism, single-disc, with a central pressure spring. Switching off when pressing the pedal is carried out by a cable equipped with a ratchet. This part allows the cable to automatically change length depending on the wear of the disc linings and ensures a constant backlash-free fit of the clutch with the release bearing to the basket.

The pressure plate together with a diaphragm-type spring are enclosed in a casing. All together is usually called the clutch basket. Between this mechanism and the flywheel there is a driven disk. Its hub is connected to the gearbox input shaft.

When you press on the pedal, the cable tightens, turning the fork. Its lower bushing is pressed into the clutch housing, the upper bushing is removable. The force when turning the fork is transmitted through the clutch and clutch release bearing to the pressure spring and pressure plate, turning off the mechanism.

When the pedal is released, the clutch must fully transfer the engine torque to the transmission. Pressing the pedal normally completely disconnects it from the engine. Signs of the need to adjust the clutch on Kalina include:

exceeding the full pedal travel (normally 146 mm from the lowered position to the stop on the floor) - adjustment of the clutch cable is necessary;
when the pedal is pressed, the gear shift occurs with a grinding or crackling sound - the clutch does not disengage completely;
when starting the engine, you can hear a howling sound in the crankcase - wear of the release bearing;
jerking when starting to move indicates insufficient smoothness of clutch engagement;
When driving in 3-4 gears, when you press the gas, engine speed quickly increases, and acceleration slows down - disc slipping, possibly due to wear on the linings or insufficient cable length.

As a rule, it is necessary to adjust the operation of the clutch after it has been repaired to bring the automatic adjustment mechanism into working condition.

This operation may also be required if Kalina has not been used for a long time or worked in winter.

In such cases, the wear compensator may lose some of its functions and cannot cope with adjusting the length of the cable.

Clutch design for Lada Kalina

The Lada Kalina is equipped with a dry clutch type, which has a single disc and a central pressure spring. The fret design has a ratcheting mechanism for adjusting the length of the cable. The work process is accompanied by constant wear of the friction linings of the disk, and as a result the cable changes its tension, and here the ratcheting mechanism comes into play, which compensates for this wear. The working process of the ratchet mechanism is as follows:

The tension of the cable turns the release fork, thereby forcing the spring to compress;
Compression of the spring causes compression of the clamps, which are located on the toothed tip of the cable;
The tip is released and the cable is tensioned.

Naturally, this is the theory that was used when designing the Lada Kalina. The reality is somewhat different from the theory; the Viburnum clutch simply forces its owners to sometimes roll up their sleeves and adjust it. Don’t be afraid to do this yourself, because this is a fairly simple procedure, because the Kalina clutch itself is so simple in design that even replacing the unit is not a particularly difficult job.

Correcting the mechanism

If various extraneous sounds appear when the clutch is disengaged during vehicle operation, you need to check the gap on the drive fork and, if necessary, adjust it. Clutch cable adjustment is performed in the following order:

Remove the air filter and pull out the cable by the tip to its maximum length.
Using a caliper, measure the distance between the tip and the fork. Normally, this distance should not deviate from 2.7 mm.
If discrepancies are found, turn the driver on the thread until the desired value is established. Release the end of the cable: it should press tightly against the fork.
Press the clutch pedal 3-4 times to activate automatic cable length correction, measure again.

When re-measuring, a deviation from the value of 2.7 mm may again be detected. In this case, you need to repeat the described steps to adjust the cable length.

The clutch on Kalina may make squeaks and noises even after adjustment. They can be caused by the tip driver rubbing against the fork. The noise in this case comes from the engine side and is eliminated by applying lubricant to the contact point between the cable tip nut and the fork. Other possible causes - pedal creaking, cable grinding when rubbing against the casing - can be eliminated by applying lubricant. In some cases, the source of the noise may be the clutch pedal sensor.

Clutch pedal on grant creaking, clicking, adjustment

About the clutch pedal on the Lada Granta

Such a unit on any car is a transmission element, with the help of which, when the pedal is pressed, the transmission of torque from the engine to the gearbox, and then to the drive wheels, is interrupted. With its help, it is possible to smoothly start from a place after parking the car, or change gears while driving. On the Lada Granta, the clutch is installed from its predecessor, the Lada Kalina.

This transmission unit has a traditional, backlash-free classical design. This indicates that there is no play between the pressure spring and the bearing that releases the clutch. It is driven by pressing the pedal using a cable. This unit consists of a flywheel on which the basket is attached. It provides constant pressure on the pressure plate to transmit torque from the engine. This unit, like all mechanisms, sometimes requires adjustments and repairs. Let's talk about how the adjustment is performed in more detail.

Adjustment work

On this car, the drive is carried out using a cable that has an automatic tension system, or, as it is also called, a wear compensator. If everything is done and the adjustment is carried out correctly, then the owner of the car during operation does not need to adjust the gaps or make adjustments to the release pedal.

Be that as it may, problems still happen sometimes. A variety of reasons contribute to this. Various noises may appear during operation, the clutch clicks, the pedal creaks. There may be other unusual manifestations while driving the Lada Granta.

The correct gap is considered to be the case when its value between the power fork and the wing is 27 millimeters.

This is followed by mandatory lubrication of all elements in the pedal assembly. At the same time, we must not forget about the plastic of the compensator ratchet, clutch bushing, and the casing of its drive cable.

When this adjustment is made, there is usually no more clicking in the drive, and the pedal does not make unpleasant sounds.

Sometimes a squeaking sound can come from the engine compartment of a car. Its source may be the tip lead. To eliminate this squeak, it is enough to lubricate the contact point between the plastic nut and the clutch release fork.

In some cases, the cause of squeaks from the engine compartment may be a lack of lubrication on the gearbox input shaft. In such cases, graphite lubricant in a can comes to the rescue. To eliminate this malfunction, remove the engine protection and lubricate the rubbing parts.

When the source of extraneous noise is the clutch release cable, you should also try to lubricate it with graphite lubricant. Insert the canister tube between the cable and the casing and try to lubricate it. In cases where this does not help, change the drive cable.

If, after all the adjustment work, you still hear extraneous sounds from the clutch side, something clicks there and the pedal creaks. Then you need to contact a car service for a more complete check of this unit.

Clutch replacement work

Check the wear of the friction linings of the pressure plate. If wear exceeds the permissible limit, it is replaced with a new one.

Installation on the flywheel is carried out in the reverse order.

Troubleshooting Sensor Problems

This mechanism is installed only on the Lada Kalina clutch with an electronic gas pedal. Its function is to control engine modes when changing gears, starting to drive, etc. Sensor malfunctions are reflected on the engine controller as “error 0830”, and the Check Engine lamp lights up.

Physically, malfunctions are felt as jerking of the car when changing gears, when the engine is running at low speeds, or a sudden increase or decrease in engine speed when you press the pedal. It is impossible to adjust the clutch sensor on Kalina; it will have to be completely replaced.

This part is located above the pedal, under the steering column. When buying a new one, you should choose sensor 1118-3720015 (for Kalina, Priora, Grants). Replacing it is a little complicated by the inaccessibility of the 2 screws on which it is attached to the pedal bracket.

To remove the sensor, you need to pull the wire block holder out of the hole on the pedal bracket. Then disconnect it from the dashboard wiring harness. Use a screwdriver to remove the spring hook from the holder and unscrew the sensor mount on the pedal bracket (screws). The clutch sensor is removed together with the holder, released and replaced. Reassemble in the reverse order, starting with attaching the sensor to the holder rods.

Adjusting the Lada Kalina clutch or replacing the sensor is not very difficult. When carrying out work, the engine must be turned off. If after adjustment measures extraneous noises and other malfunctions do not disappear, you should contact a car service for diagnostics and possible repairs with the replacement of clutch discs.

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Diagnosis of clutch faults

Lada Kalina is equipped with a “dry” clutch with one disc and a central pressure spring. The disc is connected to the clutch pedal (CP) using a cable. The interaction is carried out using a cable, which is the weak point in the node. Adjustment is carried out using a ratchet mechanism, which is a rod with a thread and a control nut.

Clutch diagram for Lada Kalina

Over time, the linings on the disc wear out and become thinner. Wear largely depends on the driver's driving style. For those who like to tear it apart, the unit will not last long and will need to be repaired. Using a ratchet mechanism, insufficient thickness of the lining is eliminated by tightening the cable. This happens by turning the release fork, it forces the spring located in the bushing to compress. The spring acts on the tip clamps, releases it and, thus, tensions the cable.

Correct adjustment of cable length

Thanks to the ratchet mechanism, the length of the cable is automatically adjusted. But despite this, sometimes you have to adjust it manually.

There are obvious signs by which you can diagnose whether the clutch assembly needs to be adjusted, namely:

problems when shifting gears;
extraneous sounds when squeezing the PS: creaking, friction, clicks;
the clutch does not disengage/engage completely;
poor traction;
jamming when moving the PS.

The video by Sergei Tsapyuk explains the reason for the pedal being too tight and how to fix the problem.

Using simple steps, you can identify other signs indicating that the clutch on the Lada Kalina needs to be adjusted:

start the engine;
press the PS several times, listening to the sounds, whether there are any creaks or clicks;
press the pedal to the floor, release it and measure the distance from the floor to the pedal - full stroke PS: it should not exceed 14.6 cm, if you need to tighten the cable more;

Measuring the distance between the floor and the pedal

the free play of the PS should be 2.5 - 3 cm;
the runout of the linings on the driven disk should not be more than 0.5 mm, and the gap between the linings and the rivets holding them should not be more than 0.2 mm.

If the above symptoms are detected, then it is necessary to either adjust the clutch or replace it.