Matt Ion > wrote in
news:NE9Lh.34730$DN.318@pd7urf2no:

> Tegger wrote:
>> wrote in news:1173922581.681320.263890
>> @p15g2000hsd.googlegroups.com:
>>
>>
>>>I have a 1987 Acura Integra, 167k miles, still in good running order
>>>
>>>I was driving to my classes today when I noticed the steering,
>>>shifter and clutch were a little stiff. This is common where I live
>>>as it is quite cold this time of year. I thought nothing of it until
>>>I got to the end of the street I live on and the clutch pedal gave
>>>way and slammed all the way to the floor as I tried to shift back
>>>into neutral. I managed to get it back in my garage and have looked
>>>at the pedal and the pedal seems to be fine but my next guess is that
>>>the clutch cable gave out.
>>>
>>>I'm not really sure how to go about replacing this cable so any info
>>>you can give me would be of great help
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Firstly, where did it break? At the release arm or under the
>> dashboard?
>>
>> Cable replacement is easy if you're mechanically inclined.
>>
>> From memory, and assuming it's not broken at all,
>>
>> 1) Raise release arm and block it there with a piece of wood.
>> 2) Unhook thick rubber grommet from release arm.
>> 3) Pull end out of hole where adjusting nut is.
>> 4) Unhook other end from pedal arm under dash.
>> 5) Pull cable out of firewall into engine compartment and remove from
>> car.
>>
>> If the cable is already broken, removal is even easier.
>>
>> To install a new cable,
>> 1) Loop (don't TIE) some twine around the pedal end of the new cable
>> and feed it through the hole in the firewall.
>> 2) From inside the car, pull the cable all the way in
>> 3) Remove string and hook cable into pedal arm.
>> 4) Leave the big rubber bellows alone for now (put some silicone
>> grease on it to help it pop into position).
>> 5) Hook cable into release arm and remove the piece of wood
>> 6) Adjust clearance to 3/16" at adjusting nut.
>> 7) Seat rubber bellows in firewall hole.
>>
>> Getting the rubber sealing bellows to hook into the firewall properly
>> can be fiddly. Be patient.
>
> You mean all this ISN'T in the FAQ already?
>
> Tsk tsk...
>
>


Yeah, I know, my bad...

But it's not a question I've ever seen come up here much.

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Tegger

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