Clutch Linkages & Parts
- Ford Performance®Throwout BearingThrowout Bearing by Ford Performance®. Turn your Ford into a high-performance street and drag strip monster with top-of-the-line Ford Performance parts that will help you get the most out of it. Featuring the latest advancements in...Self-centering bearing designHeavy duty design lasts longer than most aftermarket bearings$94.77
- INA®Clutch Fork BearingClutch Fork Bearing by INA®. Bearings for rotary motion are designed as rolling bearings or plain bearings. A distinction is drawn as to whether the forces occurring between the parts movable relative to each other are transmitted by...Made from sturdy materialsGreat design and function$12.42 - $15.78
- MTC®Clutch Release ArmClutch Release Arm by MTC®. 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,...Ideal solution to restore the performance of your vehicleManufactured using high-strength materials for maximum reliability$12.01 - $96.48
- Omix-ADA®Clutch ForkClutch Fork by Omix-ADA®. Major parts like gears and driveshafts may be the stars of the transmission and drivetrain system, but they couldn't do their jobs without the supporting cast of seals, bearings, lock rings, retainers, etc....Meets or exceeds OEM quality standardsOEM quality at an affordable price$13.76 - $20.36
- Omix-ADA®Steel Clutch RodSteel Clutch Rod by Omix-ADA®. Some Jeep parts suppliers may have major body parts like hoods, grilles, and fenders, but when it comes to the that bezel or trim piece you need to complete the job, their catalogs and web sites are...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$20.36
- Omix-ADA®Transmission Stabilizer BushingTransmission Stabilizer Bushing by Omix-ADA®. Major parts like gears and driveshafts may be the stars of the transmission and drivetrain system, but they couldn't do their jobs without the supporting cast of seals, bearings, lock rings,...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$10.25
- Omix-ADA®Transmission Stabilizer StudTransmission Stabilizer Stud by Omix-ADA®. Major parts like gears and driveshafts may be the stars of the transmission and drivetrain system, but they couldn't do their jobs without the supporting cast of seals, bearings, lock rings,...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$9.61
- RAM Clutches®Hydraulic Bearing KitHydraulic Bearing Kit by RAM Clutches®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by RAM Clutches features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$311.73 - $528.38
- Rugged Ridge®Clutch Link KitClutch Link Kit by Rugged Ridge®. The Jeep is the original high performance off-road machine, built to perform under the most grueling conditions. But even though it's a capable machine right from the factory, performance parts from...Engineered and trail tested exclusively for JeepsOver 3000 products$119.99
- South Bend Clutch®Adjustable Hydraulic AssemblyAdjustable Hydraulic Assembly by South Bend Clutch®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by South Bend Clutch features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle,...Engineered to enhance your vehicle's performanceMade to stringent quality standards$198.14 - $367.98
- Steinjager®Clutch ForkClutch Fork by Steinjager®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$6.99
- Steinjager®Clutch Master CylinderClutch Master Cylinder by Steinjager®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$34.99
- Steinjager®Clutch Release BearingClutch Release Bearing by Steinjager®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$52.99
- Steinjager®Clutch Slave CylinderClutch Slave Cylinder by Steinjager®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$7.17
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Clutch Pedal SpringGenuine GM Parts™ Clutch Pedal Spring by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$2.40 - $33.11
- 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$16.31 - $101.69
- Mopar®Clutch Release Arm SpringClutch Release Arm Spring by Mopar®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$2.16 - $33.80
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Clutch Push Rod BushingGM Original Equipment™ Clutch Push Rod Bushing by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$3.12 - $9.77
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable AdjusterGenuine GM Parts™ Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjuster by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$7.88 - $19.94
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Clutch Cable SleeveGenuine GM Parts™ Clutch Cable Sleeve by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$85.51 - $118.92
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Clutch LeverGenuine GM Parts™ Clutch Lever by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$18.76 - $29.25
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Clutch Push Rod BushingGenuine GM Parts™ Clutch Push Rod Bushing by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$9.63 - $26.14
- Genuine®Clutch Pivot PinClutch Pivot Pin by Genuine®. If your transmission is in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On our website you'll...Designed to restore your vehicle’s transmissionGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$5.47 - $30.42
- Genuine®Release Arm BushingRelease Arm Bushing by Genuine®. If your suspension parts are in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On this...Designed to restore your vehicle’s transmissionGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$3.94 - $11.27
- URO Parts®Clutch Release Arm BushingClutch Release Arm Bushing 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...Designed to replace your worn out transmission partHelps to get optimum vehicle's performance$2.35 - $13.62
- Dynacorn®Clutch BellcrankClutch Bellcrank 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$21.71 - $32.56
- Goodmark®Clutch Pivot BallClutch Pivot Ball by Goodmark®. Some other restoration sheet metal companies may carry popular panels like hoods, fenders and quarter panels, but far too often they come up empty when you need supporting parts like braces, brackets and...Faithful reproduction of the original partHighest quality sheet metal parts available$15.80 - $18.05
- Dorman®Clutch Fork PivotClutch Fork Pivot by Dorman®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed...Direct replacement for a proper fit every timeReinforced construction for a long service life$18.13
- Dorman®Clutch Pivot BallClutch Pivot Ball by Dorman®. Dorman's Clutch Pivot Ball restores smooth clutch operation and original pedal feel. Dorman offers an extensive line of clutch parts designed for a proper fit on your vehicle.Resilient metal construction ensures long-lasting performanceDirect replacement for a proper fit every time$4.10 - $10.91
- Dorman®Clutch Push Rod LeverClutch Push Rod Lever by Dorman®. Dorman's Clutch Push Rod Lever effectively restores the clutch to proper operation. It is engineered from high-quality materials for long-lasting performance.Withstands wear and tear for sustained, reliable useDurable steel construction$23.45
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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