Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Clutch

Clutch Linkage Adjustment (transmission type 084)

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General Information — 9Engine — 14Engine Disassembly and Assembly, 1.1 and 1.3 l Engines — 15Engine Disassembly and Assembly, 1.6 and 1.8 L Engines — 13Diesel Engine Disassembly and Assembly — 16Fuel System — 1Carburetor Engine Fuel System — 19Fuel injection system — 17Diesel Engine Fuel System — 15Clutch — 12Transmission — 37Transmission — 8Front-wheel drive — 5Steering — 12Front Suspension — 9Rear Suspension — 4Brake System — 16Body — 26Electrical System — 42Wiring Diagrams — 24
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PROCEDURE

Caution Clutch pedal free play must be 15–20 mm. If the free play is outside these limits, it must be adjusted.

PROCEDURE 1. Measure clutch pedal free play. 2. Loosen lock nut 17. 3. Turn adjusting nut 18 while holding threaded end fitting 19 of the cable (to make the work easier, the clutch release lever 1 can be pressed). 4. Check the installation of bushings 15 in bracket 14 and clutch release lever 1. 5. Tighten lock nut 17.

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