Clutch Linkage: Service and Repair
Removal- Loosen clutch cable at holder and detach at release lever.
- Remove adjusting lever, by taking off the circlip and disconnecting spring for adjusting lever.
- Press release lever forward with a suitable tool (to disengage).
Note: Spring stretches when passing "top dead center" and the release lever will snap forward.
Checking and Lubricating
- Check movement of release lever on release lever shaft, correcting if not easy enough.
- Coat the following sliding and bearing surfaces with a waterproof lubricant, for example: Staburags NBU 12/300 KB from Kluber or a multi-purpose grease.
^ Release lever bore.
^ Release lever shaft (also splines for adjusting lever).
^ Release spring bearing surface on console.
^ Clutch cable mounting point on release lever.
Installation
- Slide release lever with spring on to lever shaft and mount adjusting lever.
- Press back release lever with a suitable tool until release spring passes the top dead center point (lever snaps against stop on console).
- Make basic clutch adjustment. Adjustments