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DRIVETRAIN
MAINTENANCEANDREPAIRS
(a) Preliminary Inspection
Clutch needs replacement mainly on account of clutch
slippage or imperfect engagement and disengagement.
This may be due to worn out / damaged clutch parts.
It is desirable to carry out the following preliminary
checks before removal of the clutch for replacement
of the parts. Before carrying out the tests, check the
clutch cable for damage and also check for proper
position of the clutch pedal.
(b) Clutch Slippage Test
Clutch slippage can be confirmed by any of the
following two methods:
i) Drive the car in 1st or 2nd gear at maximum speed
corresponding to that gear. Keeping the accelerator
pedal pressed with your right foot, apply brake
gradually with your left foot, if the engine stalls, it
means that clutch does not slip.
ii) Drive loaded car in 3rd gear on level ground and let
the speed drop down to approximately 15 kmph.
Now press the accelerator pedal fully. With slipping
clutch, the car speed will not pick up and also
clutch burning smell will be noticed. If this does
not occur and the car picks up speed, it indicates
that clutch does not slip.
(c) Clutch Engagement And Disengagement Test
During the clutch slippage test, when the car is in
motion, depress clutch pedal fully without changing
the accelerator pedal position. If the engine speed
increases immediately, perfect clutch disengagement
is indicated. Further, release the clutch pedal
suddenly. If the car moves forward with a little jerk,
perfect clutch engagement is indicated.
(d) Clutch Pedal Travel Adjustment
1. Remove the clutch cable end from pedal hook and
adjust clutch pedal height with adjusting screw
(M6X25) located on the control mounting bracket
assembly and tighten the lock nut so that height
of clutch pedal to be at the level mentioned in the
next point.
CAUTION
This test should be carried out with utmost care
because sudden release of clutch might cause
heavy jerk & damage to the clutch lining, hence it
should not be done repeatedly.
2. The clutch pedal height should be adjusted as
shown in fig. below.