9 posts page 1 of 1. As the clutch disc wears the mechanism automatically adjusts the cable tension so the clutch continues to operate correctly through its entire life.
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T5 clutch cable adjustment. At the motor end make sure the new cable inner goes through the adjuster and the actuating arm. Ford equipped most fox and all sn95 mustangs with a self adjusting mechanism designed to maintain proper clutch cable tension at all times. It goes something like turn the nut on the end of the cable to achieve 10 or 20 millimeters of free movement play at the clutch pedal wrong. The result youre really trying to achieve is to obtain the smallest possible distance between the release bearing and the clutch pressure plate. Run the end of the cable through the clutch fork and thread the adjusting nut until it touches the fork. Last week i starting hearing some noises when shifting like the clutch is not fulling engaged seems to be worse once the car is warmed up.
Back out the threaded adjuster so that it is in the middle of its rangemeaning you could tighten it or loosen it equal amounts. Youve probably read in some manual for vws about how to adjust the clutch. Cable clutch adjustment on a t5. When the engine. Take this time to make any adjustments and then thread the lock nut up against the adjusting nut. I have a moderndriveline clutch cable on my t5 setup in a 66 coupe.
The clutch should engage when the pedal is about 3 from the floor. I did not install the cable but ive read on. Cable clutch adjustment on a t5. A properly adjusted clutch cable has some tension on it. The mustang clutch adjustment items we carry are perfect for upgrading and adjusting your clutch assemblyby installing one of our kits you are able to improve pedal feel and lessen the amount of pressure it takes to engage resulting in quicker shifts. Im guessing i need to adjust the cable.
Reinstall your clutch cable retainer clip and tighten down the cable bracket. The image above shows that clutch arm a rest and it is spring loaded. Post by guest tue sep 16 2003 444 pm. A mustang adjustable clutch cable will allow you to tweak the engagement of your clutch pedal and obtain the perfect timing and feel.
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