EA81 Clutch problem

[Maggotboy]

Hey guys,

 

I was having issues puting the lever into gear properly, and I adjusted the clutch cable, this fixed the problem each time, but I found myself having to do this a few times over the next few weeks. Eventually I got to the end of the thread on the clutch cable. So i changed the cable.

 

First problem came when I compared the old with the new cable, they were pretty much the same length, I perservered anyway and put the new cable in, suprise, surprise it did not fix the problem, I had to wind the new one all the way to the end of the thread.

 

The clutch fork feels quie loose, is this normal? Can I adjust the clutch fork? the clutch plate itself is dry and looks in good repair. Any thoughts on what the problem is would be appreciated.

 

Thanks

[GeneralDisorder]

Sounds like the clutch fork is cracked and bending. You'll have to do a clutch job to get at it.

 

GD

[Maggotboy]

when you by a replacement clutch does the clutch fork come with it? And does the transaxle have to come out of the car or is there an easier way to do it?

[Twitch de la Brat]

Fortunately, no, you do not have to completely remove the

transmission/transaxle from the vehicle to replace the clutch fork.

 

But unfortunately, clutch kits don't come with the fork.

 

All you need to do to replace the fork is:

1. Lift the car up approx 1ft and support it properly

2. Place your jack directly under the transmission and apply a small amount of

pressure to the bottom of the tranny, using the jack.

3. Unhook all cables and wires from the tranny, this is very important if you

don't want to have to replace your speedo cable.

4. Unbolt the 4 bellhousing bolts

5. Secure the driveshaft to the rear of the transmission, baling twine or tie

down straps work fine for this.

6. Unbolt the driveshaft from the rear diff, making sure the driveshaft doesn't

slide out of the rear of the tranny, tightening your attaching strap as

necessary

7. Separate the transmission from the engine, this part may require some

wiggling and finagling, but do not let it drop off the jack or the crossmember.

8. Slide the tranny back far enough to access the clutch fork

9. The fork is only held by spring clip and should pop off with out much issue

10. Inspect it for any cracking or warping, if there is any, replace it with a

genuine Subaru unit, or whatever you can snag out of the junkyard

11. Pop the spring clip into your new unit, if replacing was necessary, and it'll

snap onto the little round protrusion behind the throwout bearing, don't

forget to slide it through the rubber boot at the top of the tranny before

snapping it on.

12. Installation is the opposite of removal.

 

Twitch