The Basic units in any car – is the engine and box. They are closely interrelated. However, at the time of the shift the two nodes disconnect. Therefore, in the design of any car with a manual transmission provides a friction grip.
This mechanism transfers and the smoothing of the efforts of torque that goes to the box. Replacement clutch – a highly complicated operation. However, it is quite possible to do yourself. Today we tell, how is the car “the Ford-Focus-2" clutch replacement with your own hands.
“Magic” is set to single plate friction clutch with a diaphragm spring. The site is operated by the hydraulic actuator. The clutch mechanism consists of several elements:
The Latter is located between the engine flywheel and the leading disk. Basket includes two friction plates connected by rivets. Also in the construction of a diaphragm spring. It provides a snug fit of the spring has damping properties, i.e., smooths the efforts of torque. Due to this, the car picks up speed smoothly and without jerks.
When the car needs a clutch replacement? “the Ford-Focus-2” can nurse on one disc up to 150 thousand kilometers. But it all depends on driving style. If the driver prefers aggressive management with frequent wheelspin, a resource of this clutch will be less than 60 thousand km. Another point – the load of the vehicle. If you are driving with a trailer, be prepared for more frequent replacement of the clutch. By the way, in case of breakage of changing the whole basket Assembly.
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With time on the slave drive have cracks. Weakened rivets, burrs appear on the friction plate. Another reason – damage to the gaskets and seals. As a result, the oil from the box gets to the basket. The clutch starts to slip even with minimal loads.
Fork almost no wear, but the replacement clutch master cylinder (“the Ford-Focus-2” is no exception) may be required after 100 thousand kilometers. The reason – the fault contours. The system pressure may fall, causing cutoffs for disk have to do more.
Since the difference between the intervals is high enough, you need to be able to identify the fault at the hearing. So, the main signs of failure of the clutch are:
If operation fails release bearing. Determine the fault is quite simple. From the engine compartment you will hear a rumble in neutral. When squeezing the pedal it disappears.
It is Worth noting that when faults occur, it is required to change all elements in the collection. The only way to ensure a long and trouble-free operation after repair. The cost of a new clutch kit for gasoline cars “the Ford-Focus-2” is 6 thousand rubles. For diesel – thousand rubles more expensive. The most expensive to maintain are robotic transmission DSG. The cost of the clutch kit is 12 thousand rubles. To set the node to the robotised box is possible only in a specialized service. How much is a clutch replacement? “the Ford-Focus-2” with DSG you can serve for 8 thousand roubles. Single baskets can be replaced independently.
For the successful replacement of the node we need the following tools:
In Addition, we will need new disc and trash the clutch and release bearing.
So, what does replacing the clutch? “the Ford-Focus-2” is placed on a viewing hole or just a flat surface. Next you need to open the hood and remove the battery. For convenience, the shelf also extract the battery and the air filter housing. After this key remove the tube hydraulic clutch.
Now pour the oil from the gearbox into a prepared container. Next, Unscrew the bottom engine mount. Then dismantle the ball joint and get the drive wheels. In the next step, Unscrew the fastening of the transmission and pull her out. Now go to the clutch. It is attached to the six bolts. Next, take out the basket with the driven disk. With a screwdriver hold the flywheel from turning.
Now you can put newrelease bearing, disc and clutch basket. Important point – with the installation of the basket should be centered strictly on the pins of the flywheel. Otherwise, the node will not function correctly.
For convenience it is recommended to install the transaxle input shaft (buy it separately) and have it install the node. Shaft remove and install the transmission itself. This replacement clutch (“the Ford-Focus-2”) successfully completed. You can start full operation.
“the Ford-Focus-2” may require replacement and this item. First remove battery and air filter. Next, pump out the old fluid with a syringe to the lowest level. Remove the tube that is supplied to the clutch cylinder. From the clamp pull the hose (with a screwdriver use it to pry out the locking clip). Disconnecting the tube, disassemble the clutch pedal. It is removed with the bracket. It remains only to disengage from the pedal cylinder and swap it. At the end of the work required to remove air from the system. To do this, Unscrew the special valve and repeatedly tap the pedal until it comes out clean the liquid.
So we figured out how to independently replaced clutch. “the Ford-Focus-2” – the car is rather simple in terms of technical devices. Therefore, replacement of clutch (if it's not automated manual) problems should arise.
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