"Lada Grant" is a popular domestic car, which for many years has been successfully sold in the vast Russian Federation and even beyond. Any car has its weak points, and over time, these or other nodes of complex design can break down in it. The operating conditions of the car are important. For example, when driving on bad roads or during periods of active use of reagents, car owners have to face a number of problems.
The clutch on the “Lada Grant" may fail at the most inconvenient moment. Therefore, it will be useful to find out how you can independently adjust this unit, and when its complete replacement is required. Let's consider in more detail.
Clutch box device "Frets-Grants"
On this machine, this unit is no different from what is installed in the Lada Kalina. This is a flywheel mechanism on which a special basket is mounted. She must constantly press the disc with friction linings. Thanks to this, the torque begins to be transmitted to the transmission.
When it comes to the clutch on the Lada Grant cable type, in this case it is understood that when the car owner presses the pedal, the cable that is connected to the clutch fork is pulled, and special petals stop pressing the disc. Accordingly, the torque from the power unit is no longer transmitted to the gearbox.
The clutch disc on the Lada Grant is only one. This unit itself is friction equipped with a spring in the form of a diaphragm. The clutch is combined with the gearbox in one housing.
What to look for
There are certain signs that the clutch on the Lada Grant has failed and measures must be taken. It is worth paying attention that if the car has just been bought, then the pedal will be pressed quite easily. If for this you need to make great efforts, then this is the first evidence that the clutch needs to be adjusted or replaced.
It is also worth paying attention to the appearance of extraneous creaks at the moment when the driver presses the pedal. In addition, she should not twitch at a time when the car owner does not touch her.
Most often, motorists are faced with the fact that the pedal becomes too tight. It is worth considering in more detail the causes of such a malfunction.
Why the clutch pedal has become tight
If the car is completely new, then perhaps the so-called drive wedge has occurred. This is the easiest malfunction that can be adjusted independently. But if we are talking about an older car, then perhaps the problems are more serious, and affect the entire assembly.
Most often, such problems occur due to poor-quality operation of the diaphragm spring. It is possible that the fork wedges or the squeezed bearing seizes. Often there are teasing of the cable. The slave disk itself can also jam.
If the vehicle has been in operation for a long time, then cracks may appear on the drive plug. You also need to understand that over many years of driving a car in this node could accumulate a large amount of dirt.
How to solve a problem
First of all, it is worth noting that the full grip on the Lada Grant rarely fails. In 80% of all cases, only a specific element needs to be replaced or repaired. For example, the problem is often related to the cable, corrosion on some parts or the fact that the shaft no longer needs the necessary grease.
Based on this, we can distinguish several of the most problematic elements.
Cable
To make sure that the clutch cable needs repair or replacement on the Lada Grant, a simple check is enough. To do this, squeeze the pedal and release it sharply. The lever should quickly and without any vibrations return to its original position. If he twitches and does not go smoothly, then the problem is guaranteed in this part of the clutch.
You can make a more detailed diagnosis. To do this, the cable must be disconnected. It is also recommended to see how easy it is to move around the shirt. Sometimes it is enough to add a little lubricating fluid to it.
Fork
A stiff pedal stroke can also be observed if this element needs to be lubricated. A characteristic sign of problems associated with the plug is that an unpleasant creak is constantly heard during operation of the unit.
In order to solve the problem, you must first remove the entire air filter along with the housing. After that, the plastic sleeve of the plug gently pry, and silicone grease is sprayed under it. You can also use the popular tool WD40.
Why on the new clutch tight pedal
If the car owner purchased a new clutch kit on the Lada Grant, then he may face such a problem. The fact is that many people prefer to save and purchase spare parts from Chinese manufacturers. Those, in turn, intentionally increase the stiffness of the leaf spring. Why is this done? Everything is elementary. Such manipulations are carried out in order to increase the working life of the unit, which in itself is distinguished by worse performance than factory analogues.
Therefore, when replacing a clutch on a Lada Grant, it’s worth acquiring better parts. It is better to buy all the items from the manufacturer.
New node cost
If we talk about how much the clutch costs for Lada Grants, then it all depends on the generation of the car, modifications and other parameters. For example, if we are talking about a car manufactured in the period from 2011 to 2018. with an engine capacity of 1.6 liters, then a full set can cost up to 35,000 rubles. But it is not always necessary to replace the entire assembly completely.
For example, a kit without a release bearing will cost about 5,800 rubles. Therefore, the clutch price for the Lada Grant may fluctuate.
Features of proper node adjustment
Quite often, grip problems are solved by standard adjustment. However, such events must be carried out based on the recommendations of specialists and experienced car owners. First of all, you need to turn off the engine. After that, just press the pedal a few times and listen to the sounds. If you do not hear any rattle and creaks, then the adjustment continues.
If the “Lada-Grants” clutch pedal wedges or it jerks, then you need to adjust its position. First of all, you need to squeeze it completely with your hand. It’s better not to use the leg, since in this case it will be much more difficult to feel minor jamming or, conversely, jerking at the moment when the lever returns to its original position.
If you managed to find out that the pedal is twitching a bit, then you need to arm yourself with a ruler and determine the distance from the floor to the pedal, or rather, the part that protrudes outward. After that, while continuing to hold the measuring device, the car owner must press the lever and wait until he returns to the same position. If the values on the ruler diverge or the distance is more than 14.5 cm, then in this case you need to do the adjustment. It should be noted that the full pedal stroke should not be more than 146 mm. The cable entries cannot move with respect to the fork lever more than 2.7 cm.
Features of adjusting the clutch cable
First of all, you need to pull out the tip of the cable in accordance with the direction of its movement. It is necessary to take into account the spring, which creates a certain force. After pulling the cable, you need to fix it and measure the distance from the clutch fork lever to the plastic wiring, or rather, its front edge. This indicator should be no more than 27 mm. The ruler in this case is not very convenient to use, since there is too little space under the hood. Therefore, it is easiest to measure 2.7 cm on a piece of wire first.
How to replace the cable yourself
In this case, no serious manipulations from the car owner will be required. First of all, you need to sit in the car and unscrew the nut under the pedal. She is responsible for attaching the cable itself to the main node. After that you need:
- Remove the braid stopper from the stud.
- Armed with pliers, remove the retainer itself.
- Pull out the lever shaft.
- Remove the pedal bracket spring.
- Pull out the tip stop using pliers.
- Release the pedal.
- Remove the braid seals on the cable itself.
At the next stage, you need to pull the tip of the cable towards yourself and carefully pull it out of the groove. After that, the wiring of the tip and the guide sleeve is dismantled. At the final stage, the cable is easily removed, passing through the hole located between the interior of the machine and the engine compartment.
Before installing a new element, it is recommended to lubricate it with engine oil. Install the cable in the reverse order.
Car Owner Reviews
If you get acquainted with the opinion of car owners about this unit of the car, then many note that it quite often creates problems. For example, some have to deal with a hard pedal or the appearance of an unpleasant crunch and clicks.
Nevertheless, few people have to buy a full clutch kit. Often enough, a specific detail. Therefore, most often it is enough to install a new cable or grease the shirt. Accordingly, even if this unit is out of order, the repair will not be as expensive as it might seem.
In general, car owners are happy with this car. It is inexpensive and does not require special care. If you do not operate it in extreme conditions, then there should be no problems. He also shows himself well on difficult roads. Many note that modern foreign cars at the same cost differ much worse characteristics. But the opinions of car owners can be shared. Someone is not ready to exchange Lada for anything, while others are happy to transfer to another car.
Finally
If a similar problem has arisen, then do not postpone it. It is recommended to eliminate it as soon as possible so that in the future it would not be necessary to change the entire assembly. Sometimes it’s enough to use only a lubricant. If this is not done, then the rubbing elements will collapse faster, rendering more and more parts unusable.
If you cannot replace or adjust the clutch yourself, you can always contact a car service center. This is a low-cost service, so you won’t need a lot of money. Also, in a car service, you can go through a complete diagnosis and identify other possible problems with the car.