Clutch Linkages & Parts
- Dynacorn®Clutch Fork BootClutch Fork Boot by Dynacorn®. This first-rate product was crafted especially for muscle car fans. It sports refined design elements and provides the most precise fit. Made with exquisite craftsmanship using up-to-date technology, the...Tailored to the needs and wants of muscle car aficionados like youFabricated to provide quality and reliability that are hard to beat$7.85
- SKP®Clutch CableClutch Cable by SKP®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Precise engineering ensures second to none quality and lasting valueStringently tested with the highest quality standards$4.43 - $21.00
- SKP®Clutch Push RodClutch Push Rod by SKP®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Precise engineering ensures second to none quality and lasting valueStringently tested with the highest quality standards$10.28
- ACT®Monoloc™ CollarMonoloc™ Collar by ACT®. This product is a one-piece, direct replacement or upgrade to the standard, two-piece wedge collar and wire ring featured in pull-type clutches. The spring tension of the segmented retaining ring is carefully...Added confidence of reliability during hard and fast shiftsHardened Chromoly steel construction to provide years of service, dramatic improvement in release mechanism life$82.00 - $96.00
- Vaico®Clutch CableClutch Cable by Vaico®. Do you feel shaking or shuddering when you engage the clutch; hear grinding noise when you shift gears? Does your engine race without an increase in road speed? You're in need of clutch/transmission repairs, but...OE quality parts from top original equipment and aftermarket manufacturersThe finest quality at a great price$44.70 - $46.26
- Vaico®Clutch Control Cable PullClutch Control Cable Pull by Vaico®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$73.53 - $448.11
- Original Equipment®Clutch CableClutch Cable by Original Equipment®. Do you feel shaking or shuddering when you engage the clutch; hear grinding noise when you shift gears? Does your engine race without an increase in road speed? You're in need of clutch/transmission...Perfect replacement for your damaged or worn out original partMade using high-grade materials for long-lasting dependability$18.80 - $101.69
- Original Equipment®Clutch Cable Ball Socket BushingClutch Cable Ball Socket Bushing by Original Equipment®. Do you feel shaking or shuddering when you engage the clutch; hear grinding noise when you shift gears? Does your engine race without an increase in road speed? You're in need of...Perfect replacement for your damaged or worn out original partMade using high-grade materials for long-lasting dependability$3.20 - $3.43
- Original Equipment®Clutch Cable PinClutch Pivot Pin by Original Equipment®. Looking for high-quality replacement parts to restore the performance of your vehicle? Then Original Equipment automotive parts are for you. They are manufactured from the finest materials...Perfect replacement for your damaged or worn out original partMade using high-grade materials for long-lasting dependability$3.70 - $8.18
- Original Equipment®Clutch Fork Shaft CoverClutch Fork Shaft Cover by Original Equipment®. Looking for high-quality replacement parts to restore the performance of your vehicle? Then Original Equipment automotive parts are for you. They are manufactured from the finest materials...Perfect replacement for your damaged or worn out original partMade using high-grade materials for long-lasting dependability$3.29 - $3.56
- Original Equipment®Clutch Lever ShaftClutch Lever Shaft by Original Equipment®. Looking for high-quality replacement parts to restore the performance of your vehicle? Then Original Equipment automotive parts are for you. They are manufactured from the finest materials...Perfect replacement for your damaged or worn out original partMade using high-grade materials for long-lasting dependability$3.79 - $58.06
- Original Equipment®Clutch Release Arm SpringClutch Release Arm Spring by Original Equipment®. Looking for high-quality replacement parts to restore the performance of your vehicle? Then Original Equipment automotive parts are for you. They are manufactured from the finest...Perfect replacement for your damaged or worn out original partMade using high-grade materials for long-lasting dependability$119.84 - $130.73
- Original Equipment®Clutch Return SpringClutch Return Spring by Original Equipment®. Do you feel shaking or shuddering when you engage the clutch; hear grinding noise when you shift gears? Does your engine race without an increase in road speed? You're in need of...Perfect replacement for your damaged or worn out original partMade using high-grade materials for long-lasting dependability$12.42 - $13.91
- Crown®Adjustable Clutch Release RodAdjustable Clutch Release Rod by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$21.30
- Crown®Clutch AdjusterClutch Adjuster by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$21.30 - $22.77
- Crown®Clutch BellcrankClutch Bellcrank by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$26.37 - $37.63
- Crown®Clutch Bellcrank BootClutch Bellcrank Boot by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$10.68 - $12.94
- Crown®Clutch Boot Retainer ClipClutch Boot Retainer Clip by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$10.14
- Crown®Clutch Bracket and PivotClutch Bracket and Pivot by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$22.12 - $23.66
- Crown®Clutch CableClutch Cable by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$20.35 - $45.58
- Crown®Clutch Fork BootClutch Fork Boot by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$16.08 - $19.98
- Crown®Clutch Fork SpringClutch Fork Spring by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$10.40 - $15.12
- Crown®Clutch Linkage KitClutch Linkage Kit by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$87.07
- Crown®Clutch Push RodClutch Push Rod by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$18.80 - $26.87
- Crown®Clutch Push Rod BootClutch Push Rod Boot by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$16.88 - $18.76
- Crown®Clutch Release PivotClutch Release Pivot by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$16.88
- Centric®Clutch CableClutch Cable by Centric®. The company has one of the industry’s best programs for tracking and cataloging original equipment, and devising quality aftermarket and OE parts for consumers, mechanics and car makers.Intended for a comfortable driving experienceExpertly crafted from premium materials$4.34 - $55.44
- URO Parts®Clutch Cable ClevisClutch Cable Clevis by URO Parts®. If you need a top-notch replacement for your worn out transmission part, don't trust anything other than this premium URO component that offers superb levels of quality and durability. It will help...Designed to replace your worn out transmission partHelps to get optimum vehicle's performance$2.86 - $7.93
- URO Parts®Clutch Cable Clevis Pin Metal VersionClutch Cable Clevis Pin Metal Version by URO Parts®. If you need a top-notch replacement for your worn out transmission part, don't trust anything other than this premium URO component that offers superb levels of quality and...Designed to replace your worn out transmission partHelps to get optimum vehicle's performance$1.40 - $22.89
- URO Parts®Clutch Fork PivotClutch Fork Pivot by URO Parts®. If you need a top-notch replacement for your worn out transmission part, don't trust anything other than this premium URO component that offers superb levels of quality and durability. It will help...Designed to replace your worn out transmission partHelps to get optimum vehicle's performance$9.39 - $26.29
The clutch linkage connects the driver to the clutch assembly, transforming foot motion that depresses and releases the clutch pedal into clutch disengagement and engagement. There are 2 types of clutch linkage, hydraulic and mechanical, and 2 types of mechanical linkage, cable and pushrod, also called shaft and lever. Clutch operation via hydraulic or cable linkage are the most common OE systems found on modern vehicles, as they offer packaging flexibility that is ideal for use with various drivetrains and engine and transmission/transaxle positions. Pushrod linkage is typically used on rear-wheel drive vehicles, especially older models. Here on our digital shelves you’ll find the components needed to make any clutch linkage system operate like new again or even better.
Hydraulic clutch linkage works in a similar manner to your vehicle’s brake system. The brake master cylinder turns the mechanical pressure exerted by your foot on the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure. This pressure acts on the pistons in brake calipers and wheel cylinders to force the brake pads and shoes against the brake rotors and drums, to stop the vehicle. The clutch master cylinder also turns foot pressure into hydraulic pressure, but the pressure is used by a slave cylinder to force a clutch release bearing, sometimes called a throw-out bearing, against the clutch pressure plate, disengaging the clutch.
In addition to the master and slave cylinders and the release bearing, a typical hydraulic linkage system includes a pushrod connecting the clutch pedal to the master cylinder, an interconnecting line or hose that transmits the hydraulic pressure from the master cylinder to the slave cylinder, and a clutch fork or lever inside the bell housing that takes the force from the slave cylinder and applies it to the release bearing. Some hydraulic linkage systems combine the slave cylinder and release bearing functions in one component called a Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC), which also eliminates the need for a clutch fork. Hydraulically actuated clutches are generally self-adjusting, however on some models the slave cylinder pushrod that connects to the clutch fork or lever and/or the clutch pedal pushrod that connects to the master cylinder can be adjusted.
Cable actuation is the simplest clutch linkage system. The cable housing is attached to the firewall and a bracket on the bell housing and the cable is connected to the clutch pedal at one end and the clutch fork or release lever at the other end. Some vehicles have self-adjusting clutch cable mechanisms, but most clutch cables are adjusted where the cable is attached to the clutch fork or lever. There are many different mechanical pushrod linkage variations but in general a pushrod extends from the clutch pedal to a lever at one end of a bellcrank, sometimes called a “Z bar”, which pivots on mounts at the vehicle frame and on the engine or bell housing. When the clutch pedal is depressed a lever at the opposite end of the bellcrank forces another pushrod against the clutch fork or lever, applying the release bearing. Adjustment for this type of clutch linkage is at the clutch pedal or clutch fork pushrod.
The clutch release bearing is a ball thrust bearing supported on a carrier that slides on a hollow shaft extending from the front of the transmission and encircling the transmission input shaft. The release bearing is attached to a clutch fork or lever that pivots at one end or in the center and is attached to the slave cylinder, cable, or pushrod at the other end. When the clutch is depressed, via linkage the fork/lever forces the release bearing against the clutch pressure plate diaphragm or fingers, disengaging the clutch. The exception to the above are CSCs, which mount to the front of the transmission and apply in response to hydraulic pressure without the need for additional linkage. The release bearing is lubricated during the manufacturing process and cannot be lubricated in the field. It’s the primary clutch linkage wear component and should be replaced whenever the clutch disc and pressure plate are replaced. However, release bearing wear can be accelerated by “riding” the clutch pedal, driving in stop-and-go traffic where the clutch pedal is depressed for long periods, and keeping the clutch pedal depressed while at red lights, which can result in premature failure.
Symptoms of a worn release bearing include noise, vibration felt through the clutch pedal, an increase in required pedal effort, and difficulty shifting. Noise caused by a worn pilot bushing or bearing can sound the same as a that from a worn release bearing. To isolate the source of the noise, run the engine and listen while the clutch pedal is depressed and the transmission is in 1st gear. Noise indicates a worn pilot bushing or bearing or release bearing. If the noise remains when the transmission is shifted to neutral, then the release bearing is bad. However, there are many other linkage defects that can cause clutch operation problems. In hydraulic systems leaks can develop at the master cylinder, slave cylinder and fluid lines/hoses, and air in the system can result in insufficient release bearing application force. Clutch cables can break or stretch and clutch action can become stiff due to cable fraying or if the cable doesn’t move freely within the housing. And clutch fork/lever pivot points and the many pivot points in mechanical pushrod linkage can suffer wear, cracks and breakage.
Clutch diagnosis should start with a visual inspection and a check for proper clutch adjustment. If you’re in need of replacement or performance parts we have the right ones for the job no matter what vehicle or type of clutch linkage you’re working on. We offer clutch linkage components that are manufactured to original equipment specifications, so when repairs are completed you can count on the clutch performance your vehicle was designed to deliver. Here you’ll find release bearings, clutch forks, clutch fork pivots, clutch master cylinders, slave cylinders, concentric slave cylinders, master cylinder & slave cylinder assemblies complete with hydraulic line, hydraulic lines & hoses, clutch cables, cable mounting kits, clutch cable sleeves, clevises, supports, and adjusters, pushrods, bellcranks, bellcrank boots and brackets, and much more.
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