Clutch of Lada Granta, Kalina, Priora and its possible malfunctions

04/07/2021 20,757 VAZ Kalina

Author: Ivan Baranov

One of the disadvantages of the Lada Kalina is problems with the clutch. To avoid visiting a car service center and save time and money, you can diagnose the malfunction and adjust the clutch on the Lada Kalina yourself in the garage. The article describes step by step how to adjust the clutch, and also includes a video that demonstrates the entire procedure.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Note!

To carry out the replacement work, you will need to use: Be sure to use wrenches, as well as in addition to them, any other wrenches that can be used to unscrew bolts and nuts can also be used, in addition to this, you will also need a caliper or instead a ruler and stock up on pliers!

Where is the clutch cable located?

We won’t be able to show you in detail where it is, because it is located at the bottom and the angle that was taken in the photo below simply won’t allow you to look into that place, but we’ll still try to describe where it is, first, find the box, it’s for For clarity, the red arrow is indicated in the photo, this gearbox is connected to a cable that comes from the passenger compartment, so you can already make an approximate conclusion about where the cable goes, in addition to all this, pay attention to the blue arrow, which also shows approximately the location of the clutch cable in under the hood of the car.

When should you change the clutch cable?

Any cable, including the cable that goes to the handbrake, which goes to the gas (the throttle cable is correctly called) must be replaced if it breaks (If it breaks, you will not be able to use the system to which the cable goes, for example, the gas cable breaks, the car no longer will go, the clutch cable has broken, the clutch system will no longer work in the same way), with strong stretching, which by the way will greatly disrupt the operation of the clutch system (the clutch may not be completely disconnected from the flywheel, thereby changing gears will be harder and with a crunch), as well as it changes when souring, and souring of the cable is possible only if the car has not been used for a long time or is used in extreme winter conditions; when souring, the clutch pedal will be very difficult to press and will not be willing to return back, which can soon lead to an emergency situation on the road and therefore this the cable needs immediate replacement.

Instructions for replacing the clutch cable

Which clutch is better to install on a Lada Kalina, Grant or Priora depends on financial capabilities.

But first, let's figure out how best to replace the cable on these cars:

1. First you need to unscrew the nut of the bracket cable installed under the dashboard of the car. The nut is unscrewed using a size 8 wrench, after which the stop is removed from the bracket.
2. Next, you should disconnect the locking bracket installed on the so-called finger, then the body of the compensation device itself is disconnected, use a screwdriver to do this. You also need to remove the plastic bushing from the pedal pin. Visually inspect the device for mechanical damage or wear. If they are present, then the bushing needs to be changed, having previously treated it with grease.
3. Now it is necessary to dismantle the cable seal installed in the hole in the shield (as can be seen from the photo, it is located in the engine compartment of the Lada Granta or Kalina). The tip of the cable should be pulled as it moves, after which it is removed from the groove on the fork.
4. Using a 17mm wrench, you need to unscrew the nut that secures the cable tip to the bracket on the gearbox. Use another wrench to prevent the element tip from turning.
5. Now you need to dismantle the cable tip, then the element itself needs to be removed from the hole. The cable can be completely dismantled.
6. After these steps, you can begin installing the new device. To install correctly, the element must first be inserted into the hole in the shield. The wear compensation device on the Lada Grant or Kalina must be fixed on the pin, having previously treated the device bushing itself with lubricant.
7. You need to secure the cable to the pedal and install the previously removed seal. Also mount the tip of the element into the transmission bracket and completely secure the fixing nut. Don't forget to screw on the leash. Installation of the new element must be done by moving the lower tip forward to the end. The tip itself must be held in this position, at this time you need to correctly measure the distance, which we talked about at the beginning of the article, between the leash and the fork. By rotating the leash, you should select the optimal value.
8. Immediately before installing the leash, it will also need to be lubricated. In particular, we are talking specifically about the plane in contact with the plug.
9. The final step will be to press the pedal all the way down several times. Having done this, you will again need to measure the distance between the fork and the leash. If it is more or less than 2.7 cm, then it should be adjusted.

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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 is is turned out, the stop is removed from the bracket stud (see photo 2), after which you 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 the same finger housing of the mechanism for compensating wear of 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:

The installation of a new cable begins from the interior; to be more precise, at the beginning you will need to insert the cable from the interior into the engine compartment and then, while in the cabin, the housing of the wear compensation mechanism for the clutch disc linings will have to be placed on the clutch pin and secured with a locking bracket, after fastening The cable sheath stop will need to be installed in its place and the rubber seal of the cable sheath will need to be tucked 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 cable sheath guide sleeve , 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 until it was exactly like this, as soon as everything works out for you, install the tip of the cable 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 the clutch pedal two or three times 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!

Additional video:

Using the example of a VAZ 2110 car, you can see how the clutch cable is replaced in the video below, but just keep in mind the fact that on Lada Kalinas the cable is replaced a little differently, but after studying this article and watching the video, most likely you There will be no difficulties when replacing the cable.

Hello Georgy!

This happens on many cars, on Priors there is practically no such thing, although the clutch cable on them is absolutely identical except for one part, on the Priors cable there is a spring at one end, if you transfer it to your cable on which you do not have one, then there is a very high probability that the pedal will stop clicking and we also recommend lubricating the plastic bushing on the clutch pedal with lithol, it rubs with the bracket, you should immediately notice it if you look at the place where the clutch pedal is attached!

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Features of clutch adjustment

Vehicles Lada Priora, Kalina and Granta are equipped with clutch cables equipped with ratcheting devices. By their design, the cables are backlash-free, so their adjustment is theoretically not necessary, but in fact, the manufacturer recommends that car owners periodically adjust the device.

To correctly adjust the cable on Lada Kalina, Priora and Granta cars, prepare a screwdriver and a ruler (or caliper) and follow these steps:

1. First you need to open the hood, after which the cable should be installed in its original position. To do this, you need to move the lower part of the cable a little forward, that is, in the direction of its movement, this must be done until it stops. When moving the cable, you may feel a slight force on the return spring; this should not scare you.
2. Next, using a ruler or caliper, you should measure the distance. Which one is shown in the photo, you need to mark the distance from the beginning of the fork to the cable lead. To do this correctly, you must also hold the cable and fix it in one position. Take a measurement, ideally it should be 2.7 cm, but of course, if you are faced with the need to adjust on a Lada Priora, Kalina or Grant, then this distance will be either larger or smaller. Therefore, you should bring it to the required parameter; to do this, you need to rotate the cable lead in one direction or the other.
3. After these steps, you will need to insert the tip of the cable into the groove of the fork, then the element itself can be released. Please note that there should be no gap at all.
4. In general, the cable adjustment procedure is completed. Now you only need to press the pedal a few times to make sure everything is working properly. After several presses, measure the distance on the cable again; if necessary, adjust the device again.

Measuring distance and fixing the cable

No matter how new the clutch is, the owners of Lad Prior, Grant and Kalin periodically need to make adjustments to the pedals.

The need for adjustment may occur when:

• constant jerking when starting to move;
• the appearance of shocks when trying to turn on one or another speed;
• sinking of the pedal itself.

These symptoms indicate that the pedal needs to be adjusted correctly. Ideally, the clutch pedal should be located at the same level as the brake - then the full stroke should be about 12.5-13.5 cm, but in practice this figure can be increased to 16 cm. To correctly adjust the pedal, prepare two wrenches of the appropriate sizes.

1. Using a wrench, loosen the cable lock nut, which is installed in the engine compartment.
2. Next, you need to use another wrench to start tightening the second locknut, so you can correctly set the required gap. When the process is complete, the first locknut should be tightened until it stops.

Please note that if you set the pedal so that it is lower than the brake, then the grabbing will appear when the pedal just leaves the floor. Accordingly, if the brake pedal is lower, then the clutch will occur almost at the end. Ideally, these two pedals should be located at the same level (video by Time R).

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.

Adjusting the clutch on the Lada Kalina to suit you - the basics

Car : Lada Kalina hatchback. Asks : Maxim Ushakov. The essence of the question : adjust the clutch for yourself?

I purchased a Lada Kalina, 2012 , with a Priorov engine. I really don’t like how the clutch pedal works, it grabs almost at the end, as if the clutch has run out. I thought so too and replaced it. It turns out the clutch was working, but it needs to be adjusted.

Can you tell me how to set up the clutch?

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.

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;

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:

1. Remove the air filter and pull out the cable by the tip to its maximum length.
2. Using a caliper, measure the distance between the tip and the fork. Normally, this distance should not deviate from 2.7 mm.
3. 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.
4. 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.