Xantia Clutch Clip Job-Schoolboy Error

NewcastleFalcon · Post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 23 Feb 2010, 18:34

I should have done a little drawing of how the spring on the clutch pedal was fitted before I removed the pedal! The forum has some good stuff on the clutchclip job but before I reassemble the pedal I would appreciate some help.

I have a Xantia 1.9TD SX M registration. It has a manually adjustable cable and I presume a pull-type operation. This would suggest that the arrangement of the spring is to facilitate return of the pedal to its normal resting position following disengagement of the clutch.

It probably would be easier with pictures and I have the pedal and all its bits and bobs on the table in front of me on the table. For the purpose of my query left is the side nearest the heater and right is the side nearest the door.

1 Does the spring and its plastic bush fit on the right side of the pedal?
2 Which part of the pedal does one of the "arms" of the spring attach to?
eg of possibilities-top surface of pedal next to plastic clip fitting; under-surface of pedal

3 Where does the "other arm" of the spring attach?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated

Thanks
Neil

Post by **RichardW** » 23 Feb 2010, 20:58

On a manual adjust cable the spring pushes the pedal down. I can't remember exactly how it fits, but I'd have thought which side of the peda should be relatively obvious. The sping hooks over the front of the pedal, and round the pedal box - this should help you to figure out which way round. It is, however, a right PITA to get it back on!

Pleiades · Post by **Pleiades** » 23 Feb 2010, 21:33

Does this help at all.

The clutch clip is an hours work, when you have done a few.....

Regards
Martin.

NewcastleFalcon · Post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 23 Feb 2010, 22:59

Thanks for your replies. I have attempted to post some pictures for the first time-apologies in advance if they are too big/small or out of focus. I can maufacture at least four ways of orienting the spring clip, 2 with the bush/spring on right-side, 2 with bush/spring on left side. Still not sure where the leg not on the pedal itself is mounted. Is there a hole in the pedal "box" it hangs off? Any further thoughts much appreciated.

Post by **RichardW** » 24 Feb 2010, 08:26

Edit: Below is rubbish... you want the pedal end of the spring to act on the front of the pedal below the pivot point to drive it downwards - more like 1, but I don't know where you are going to put the pedal box end of the spring? Is there a witness mark on the pedal where the spring has rubbed the paint off previously?

Pretty sure Pic 2 is the correct orientation. From what I remember the spring 'just'

hooks over the pedal box. The picture Martin posted is for later cars that have a coil spring on the side. Is there a boss on the RHS of the pedal - it looks like the boss on the LHS is the correct size for the nylon bush.

I'd rather not find out that I can do it in an hour if that involves doing it more than once

NewcastleFalcon · Post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 24 Feb 2010, 18:03

The boss each side of the pedal is the same so it could have the spring assembly either side.
Fitting on the LHS is the only option to place one arm of the spring on the upper surface of the pedal itself below the pivot bolt.
(as in my previous picture 1).

I'll use this as my first approach and see if it becomes a little more obvious where the other arm of the spring attaches.

If anyone has a Xantia 1.9TD of a similar vintage to mine with a functioning clutch pedal would it be possible to have a feel/look and confirm whether the spring hooks on the upper or under surface of the pedal shaft ? and confirm whether the spring assembly is LHS or RHS.

From what has been said so far I would guess upper surface of pedal shaft for the spring hook and LHS for the spring assembly to be the most likely.

Thanks for your help

Neil

Martin Beevers · Post by **Martin Beevers** » 24 Feb 2010, 18:35

Hello Falcon,

I've just had a look at mine, and it is like your 1st pic.

The spring is on the left as you face the front and the arm is hooked over the pedal on the top.

I will post a scan from the BOL later.

Martin Beevers · Post by **Martin Beevers** » 24 Feb 2010, 18:48

Here you go mate.

Clickable link

You can't see the arm over the pedal because there is a big fat thumb in the way. But you get the idea.

Hope this helps.

NewcastleFalcon · Post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 24 Feb 2010, 19:42

Thanks Martin I appreciate your efforts upside down in the footwell of your car to help me out-thats the confirmation I was looking for
all the best
Neil

Martin Beevers · Post by **Martin Beevers** » 24 Feb 2010, 19:46

No worries mate,

I needed to stretch me lower back anyways.

Have fun assembling...

falling-out-with-my-car · Post by **falling-out-with-my-car** » 25 Feb 2010, 22:34

thank god for auto adjust cables :lolsign:

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 26 Feb 2010, 08:12

Nigle wrote
"thank god for auto adjust cables"

why's that Nigle as they all have the the same type of clip fitting were the cable attatch's to the pedle,

i would rather have a manualy adjustable dable any day,

regards malcolm

flying clutchman · Post by **flying clutchman** » 28 Feb 2010, 20:51

really not worth stressing too much about the spring as it's not vital, the clutch will operate fine without it, it just keeps the pedal at a steady height. As for self adjust cables s--t. Complete waste of time. how hard is it to slacken a nut once a year?

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