Lada-Grant clutch: overview, possible malfunctions and reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

"Lada-Granta" is a popular domestic car, which for many years has been successfully sold in the open spaces of the Russian Federation and even beyond its borders. Any car has its weak points, and over time, certain components of a complex design can break 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 deal with a number of problems.

The clutch on the Lada Grant can fail at the most inconvenient moment. Therefore, it will be useful to learn how you can adjust this assembly yourself, and when it needs to be completely replaced. Let's take a closer look.

Clutch box device "Lada-Grants"

On this machine, this node is no different from what is installed in the "Lada-Kalina". This is a mechanism, which is a flywheel, on which a special basket is fixed. It must constantly press the disc with friction linings. Due to this, the torque begins to be transmitted totransmission.

When it comes to the cable-type clutch on the Lada Grant, in this case it means that when the car owner presses the pedal, the cable that is connected to the clutch fork is tightened, and the special petals stop pressing the disc. Accordingly, the torque from the power unit is no longer transmitted to the gearbox.

There is only one clutch disc on the Lada Grant. 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 out for

There are certain signs that the clutch on the Lada Grant has failed and action needs to be taken. It is worth noting that if the car has just been bought, then the pedal will be pressed quite easily. If this requires a lot of effort, 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 squeaks at the moment when the driver presses the pedal. In addition, it should not twitch at the moment when the car owner does not touch it.

Most often, motorists are faced with the fact that the pedal travel becomes too tight. It is worth considering in more detail the reasons for this problem.

Why is the clutch pedal tight

If the car is brand new, then the so-called drive wedge may have occurred. This is the easiest malfunction that you can fix yourself. But if it's moreold car, then perhaps the problems are more serious, and affect the entire node.

Most often, these problems occur due to poor performance of the diaphragm spring. It is possible that the fork is also wedged or the squeeze-out bearing is stuck. Rope breaks often occur. The driven disk itself can also wedge.

If the car is in operation for a long time, cracks may appear on the drive fork. You also need to understand that over the long years of driving a car, a large amount of dirt could simply accumulate in this node.

How to solve the problem

First of all, it is worth noting that the full clutch 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 fork shaft no longer has the necessary lubrication.

Based on this, several of the most problematic elements can be identified.

Rope

To make sure that the clutch cable on the Lada Grant needs to be repaired or replaced, a simple check is enough. To do this, depress the pedal and release it sharply. The lever should quickly and without any vibration return to its original position. If it 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 easily it moves across the shirt. Sometimes in herjust add some lubricant.

Fork

A stiff pedal stroke can also be observed if this element needs to be lubricated. A common symptom of plug-related problems is that an unpleasant squeak is constantly heard during the operation of the node.

In order to solve the problem, you must first remove the entire air filter together with the housing. After that, the plastic sleeve of the fork is carefully pry off, and silicone grease is sprayed under it. You can also use the popular WD40 tool.

Why is the pedal tight on the new clutch

If the car owner purchased a new clutch kit for the Lada Grant, then he may encounter such a problem. The fact is that many people prefer to save money and purchase spare parts from Chinese manufacturers. Those, in turn, deliberately increase the rigidity of the leaf spring. Why is this being done? Everything is elementary. Such manipulations are performed in order to increase the working life of the node, which in itself has worse characteristics compared to factory counterparts.

Therefore, when replacing the clutch on the Lada Grant, it is worth purchasing better parts. It is better to buy all items from the manufacturer.

Cost of a new node

If we talk about how much the clutch for the "Lada-Grants" costs, then it all depends on the generation of the car, modification and other parameters. For example, if we are talking about a car produced between 2011 and 2018. Withengine capacity of 1.6 liters, then a complete set can cost up to 35,000 rubles. But it is not always necessary to replace the entire assembly.

For example, a set without a release bearing will cost about 5,800 rubles. Therefore, the price of the clutch on the Lada Grant may fluctuate.

Features of correct knot adjustment

Quite often clutch problems are solved with a standard adjustment. However, such events should be carried out on the basis of the recommendations of specialists and experienced car owners. First of all, you need to turn off the engine. After that, it is enough to press the pedal several times and listen to the sounds. If no grinding or creaking is heard, then the adjustment continues.

If the clutch pedal "Lada Grants" wedged or it moves in jerks, then you need to correct its position. First of all, you need to completely squeeze it out with your hand. It is better not to use the foot, as in this case it will be much more difficult to feel minor sticking or, conversely, jerks at the moment when the lever returns to its original position.

If you managed to find out that the pedal twitches a little, 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 it 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 doadjustment. It is worth noting that the full pedal travel should not be more than 146 mm. The cable post cannot move more than 2.7 cm in relation to the fork lever.

Clutch cable adjustment features

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 figure 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 first measure 2.7 cm on a piece of wire.

How to replace the cable yourself

In this case, no serious manipulations from the car owner are required. First of all, you need to sit in the passenger compartment of 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 hairpin.
• Using pliers, remove the retaining clip itself.
• Pull out the lever axle.
• Remove the pedal bracket spring.
• Pull out the stop of the tip with pliers.
• Release pedal.
• Remove the cable sheath seals.

The next step is to pull the tip of the cable towards you and gently pull it out of the groove. After that, the tip wiring is dismantled andguide bushing. At the final stage, the cable is easily removed, passing through the hole located between the interior of the car itself and the engine compartment.

Before installing a new element, it is recommended to lubricate it with machine oil. Cable installation is done in reverse order.

Reviews from car owners

If you read the opinion of car owners about this machine node, many note that it often creates problems. For example, some people have to deal with pedal stiffness or the appearance of an unpleasant crunch and clicks.

However, few people have to buy a complete clutch kit. Often a specific detail is enough. Therefore, most often it is enough to install a new cable or lubricate the shirt. Accordingly, even if this node is out of order, the repair will not be as expensive as it might seem.

In general, car owners are satisfied 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 in much worse characteristics. But the opinions of car owners may be divided. Some people are not ready to exchange the Lada for anything, while others are happy to change to another car.

In closing

If a similar problem has appeared, then you should not postpone it. It is recommended to eliminate it as soon as possible in order tofurther did not have to change the entire assembly entirely. Sometimes it is enough to use only a lubricating compound. If this is not done, then the rubbing elements will break down faster, rendering more and more parts unusable.

If you can’t replace or adjust the clutch yourself, you can always contact a car service. This is an inexpensive service, so you don't have to spend a lot of money. Also in the car service you can go through a complete diagnosis and identify other possible problems with the car.