Clutch cable (VW Golf 1)

Adjustment

Adjustment of the clutch cable is described in the chapter "Car maintenance work".

Replacement

Sign of damage (fraying) cable inside its sheath, and a sign of lack of lubrication is the clutch cable sticking during operation or the pedal not returning to its original position. If cleaning and lubricating the cable does not solve the problem, replace the cable.

1. Loosen the cable adjusting nut on the gearbox side and disconnect the cable and its sheath from the clutch release lever and from the bracket on the gearbox housing (figure I:1, I:2). Secure the cable mounting hardware to the lever and bracket.

1. Loosen the cable adjusting nut on the gearbox side and disconnect the cable and its sheath from…

2. Disconnect the other end of the cable from the top of the clutch pedal lever (inside the car). On some models, the cable is attached to the pedal with a pin - to release the end of the cable, you need to push the pin out. Pull the cable towards the engine compartment.

3. Before installation, lubricate the new cable with grease. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the sealing ring, rubber bushing and cable lock washer are correctly installed on the bulkhead.

4. On vehicles with a 1.5/1.6/1.8L engine, ensure that the rubber washer located on the guide bushing of the cable bracket on the gearbox housing is installed correctly - see Figure I:3. If installed incorrectly, the edge of the washer may block the gearbox breather hole, which will lead to an oil leak due to a lack of ventilation.