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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Geo 🢒 1997 🢒 Tracker - 4WD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Clutch 🢒 Clutch Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 182916 Size: SH
  2. Loosen the clutch cable adjustment nuts A (3) and B (4).
  3. Remove one nut (6) and the clutch cable (5) from the release lever (7) and the clutch cable bracket (2).
  4. Remove the clutch cable (5) from the two clutch cable clamps below the radiator.
  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 182982 Size: SH
  6. Remove the clutch cable (1) from the upper clutch cable clamp (2) at the left front strut (3).

    7. Object Number: 182988 Size: SH
  7. Remove the clutch cable clevis (3) from the clutch pedal shaft arm (2).

    8. Object Number: 182992 Size: SH
  8. Remove the two clutch cable grommet bolts (1) and the clutch cable (3) from the vehicle from the engine compartment side of the bulkhead.
  9. Inspect the clutch cable (1) for fraying or kinks. Replace as necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 182992 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the clutch cable (3) into the bulkhead from the engine compartment side; secure with two clutch cable grommet bolts (1).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the clutch cable grommet bolts to 8 N·m (70 lb in).


    Object Number: 182988 Size: SH
  2. Install the clutch cable clevis (3) to the clutch pedal shaft arm (2).

    3. Object Number: 182982 Size: SH
  3. Install the clutch cable (1) into the upper clutch cable clamp (2) at the left front strut tower.
  4. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Install the clutch cable (1) into the two clutch cable clamps (2) below the radiator.

    6. Object Number: 182916 Size: SH
  6. Install the clutch cable (5) into the clutch release lever (7) and the clutch cable bracket (2); secure with the clutch release lever adjustment nut.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. For clutch cable adjustment procedures, refer to Clutch Pedal Replacement for clutch pedal height adjustment and Clutch Pedal Free Travel Adjustment .