SEQUENCE OF WORKS
1. Start the engine and let it idle.
2. Press the clutch pedal all the way down, wait 3 seconds, then engage reverse gear. If the gear is difficult to engage or a grinding noise is heard, the clutch is not fully disengaged and the driven clutch disc does not rotate freely.
3. Check the clearance adjustment mechanism.
PRACTICAL ADVICE
Causes of Clutch Damage
Sharp release of the clutch at high engine speeds results in a significant increase in temperature between the friction linings of the driven clutch disc, the pressure plate and the flywheel, which contributes to the very rapid failure of the driven and pressure plates. The same thing happens when the driver's foot is constantly on the clutch pedal while driving and prevents the clutch from fully engaging.
Some drivers are used to waiting for the green light with the first gear engaged and the clutch pedal depressed: they are afraid that they will not be able to quickly engage the gear. In this case, even if no damage occurs immediately, the depressed clutch presses on the clutch release bearing, thereby causing wear.
PRACTICAL TIPS
Driving with a faulty hydraulic clutch drive
If the hydraulic clutch drive of the car suddenly fails on the road (for example, the tightness of the system is broken, the hose bursts, etc.), this does not mean that the trip should be interrupted. You can at least get to the nearest auto repair shop without a clutch. By using the accelerator pedal and gear shift lever correctly, you can even shift to higher gears.
Start of movement.
Stop the engine, engage first gear and the starter. The car will shudder, and the engine will start moving. You can also start moving from second gear.
Shifting to higher gears.
Start the car in first gear using the starter. Then accelerate the car until the engine speed reaches approximately 1000 min⁻¹, then release the accelerator pedal and move the gearshift lever to neutral. Release the accelerator pedal and easily move the gearshift lever towards second gear. With the correct engine and gearbox speed, the gear will engage very easily.
If the shift point is missed, you will need to press the accelerator pedal slightly to engage the gear without grinding.
If this doesn't work, stop and start over.
Shifting to higher gears is done in the same way. This happens most easily at low speeds: at a maximum speed of 30 km/h - to third gear, at 40 km/h - to fourth, and at 50 km/h - to fifth.
Shifting to lower gears.
Increase the engine crankshaft speed so that a lower gear can be engaged.
Release the accelerator pedal slightly, disengage the gear, gently press the accelerator pedal and simultaneously move the gearshift lever in the direction of the desired gear. At the correct engine speed, the gear will engage easily, without further pressure. Follow this pattern every time you change gears.