Clutch Transmission; Clutch Linkage Adjustment; Clutch Replacement - Datsun B210 Car Care Manual

Clutch Transmission
Propeller
Shaft
This
sectIOn Will
proVide
you
With
the
help
you
need
10
makmg
some
rmnor
adJustments
to
the clutch and
transrmsSlon
linkage
as
well
as more
complex procedures
such
as
removmg
a
transmission
Don
t be
fnghtened
about removmg
a
transmisSion
We ll be
helpmg
you
and any
Jacks
or supports
you
rmght
need
can
usually
be rented at local
rent all centers
You
can save a
lot of
money
by domg
the labor
yourself
Re
placement transmissions
can
be
pur
chased
at
local
salvage yards
These
umts
were
removed from wrecked
cars
but the
wreck may have
had
no
effect
on
the
transmission
The reduced pnce
you
pay
at
a
salvage yard
will
help
you
keep
your
car
runnmg and aVOid the
expense of
buymg
another
car
When
dealmg
With
a
salvage yard
be
sure
that
you
fully
understand any
warranty
that
accompanies the
umt
you
are
buymg
CLUTCH LINKAGE
ADJUSTMENT
If
you
are
havmg
trouble
sluftmg
gears
or
there
IS a
gear
gnndmg
or
clashmg
when
sluftIng
the
cause
may
be
a
clutch
10
need
of
adJustment
Tlus
45
mmute
adJustment
IS
qUite
Simple
on
Datsun
B210
models Model 610
and 710 clutch
hnkage
however
IS
complicated
requIrIng
a
qualified
mechanIC and
SpeCial
tools for any
re
palrs
or
adJustments
130
Loosen
the
locknut and
push
nut
located
at
the
connecl1on
of the
operatmg
cyhnder
and
wIthdrawal
lever
Figs
140 and 141
AdJust
the
length
of the
push rod
by turn
109
the
push
rod with
an
open
end
wrench
unl1l
the release
beanng
lightly
touches the
diaphragm
spnng
2 Turn the
push
rod back
approxI
mately
1 v turns
so
that the Wlth
drawallever dimenSIOn
IS as
mdl
cated
In
Fig
141
3
Tighten
the locknut and
push nut
be 109 careful
not to
disturb the
dimenSIOn
4
Depress
and release the clutch
pedal
several
times
then check the
pedal
travel
adJustment
5 Measure the
pedal
travel at
the
center
of the
pedal
Itshould be 16
to
33
mm
0 63
to
1
30
10
CLUTCH REPLACEMENT
If
your car
feels hke
It
has
no
power
don
t
overlook
the
poSSibIlity
that the
clutch
IS worn
Remember the clutch
has
a
facmg
or
hmng
very
sunIlar
to
that used
on
brakes
so
If
you can
t
keep
the clutch
adJusted properly
the clutch
may need
replacmg
You
can
do tlus
Job yourself
and
save
the labor
charges
The parts
can
be
purchased at
your local
automotive
parts
supply
store
Clutch
replacement
should take
most
of the
day