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This can be a messy problem
Posted by Finch (more from Finch) on Mon, 10 Oct 2005 18:57:35
In Reply to: Clutch Cable Hell, Susanna, Mon, 10 Oct 2005 18:13:25
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You are probably right, you didn't need to do that clutch replacement a 18mos ago. I have read stories where the clutch was replaced and they didn't bother to clean up the area too well or lubricate anything before they installed the clutch resulting in a stiff clutch and broken cables all too soon. There are a few things that I would do to see if they can extend the life of you next clutch cable.
1. Clean and Lubricate the throw-out bearing. It is very easy to do and it did wonders for the effort needed to actuate my clutch. When I asked a tech about it at a local SAAB dealer he laughed at me and told to get over it and just replace my clutch. Instructions are linked at the bottom, bring them to your mech. and tell him/her to do it.
2. Apparently a bent or misaligned cable bracket will cause a stiff clutch and lead to a rapid break. This is a $15 part, available from site sponsors, that is easy to install and may help in your situation. IIRC in an old TSB it is recomended that this bracket be replaced when replacing the clutch cable.
3. When having your new cable installed make sure that your mech. liberally lubricates the cable and the clutch fork with silicone grease. Using silicone grease is important because it is much less water soluable than most other types of grease and this area is very prone to water contamination.
Can't find the detailed T-O lubrication instructions I was looking for, but its so easy you don't need them.
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T-O bearing lubrication
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