4a - Eliminating clutch (pedal fork) squeak
0:00 Getting to the source of the squeak
0:45 Applying grease
1:15 Putting everything back together
1:59 Testing for noise
Model shown: Honda City/Jazz GE8/Fit 2009-2014
-Similar procedure for many manual vehicles, mechanics are the same.
Rubber boot part number: 22841-RPF-000
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Tools/parts used:
-Screwdriver
-Paint brush
-Silicone grease - 3m applied on rubber boot as a protective film
-Moly grease - LM47 (see part 4b video, that shows the correct grease to use)
-Torque wrench - Warren & Brown Deflecting Beam Torque Wrench 3/8" drive 1 - 25Nm (1-18 Ft./Lbs)
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In this video I show you how you can get rid of the squeak that comes from the clutch fork. The clutch fork moves on a clutch pivot ball, clutch pivot head or joint. Over time the grease here can dry up, more so if the rubber boot cover is damanged or missing. Thus you have a clutch pivot ball noise or clutch pivot ball squeak when you press the clutch pedal.
Dirt will also enter due to a bad or missing boot cover. Thus, the contact point for the clutch fork and the pivot head dries, causing the squeak. You may notice the noise more in drier weather, less in humid weather. Apply a good amount of multi purpose or moly grease between the fork and pivot head.
In my case here, the clutch fork boot seal had ripped from one side, thus allowing dust to enter inside. This caused the pivot joint inside to dry up, causing the squeaking sound. If you notice deteroiation or the clutch fork boot seal is torn, replace it.
Grease also needs to be applied between the clutch slave piston rod head and the clutch fork. As this is exposed the grease will dry up quicker and this will also be a squeak source point.
Over time the clutch slave cylinder also gets a bit sticky. So this cause the smallest of gaps between the itself (from the piston rod end) and the clutch fork. This can rattle then when the car idles. Because I overhauled the slave clynder, applies freshed grease, it is no longer sticky. Also when tightening the bolts I push the slave cylinder against the clutch fork. This keep it nice and firm against it, thus no rattling. I did have it rattling before too.
You also may have a rattle you hear on idle. It sounds like a bird chirping. This is because the clutch slave cylinder piston road is rattling against the fork. By cleaning and regreasing everything i the slave cylinder (shown in part 2 of this playlist), then pushing the slave cylinder against the fork when tightening, the bird chirp or rattle is gone.
Over time the interals to get gummed out, more so if the fluid is not change regularily. You will know this is the issue, when you press rest your foot on the clutch (not fully press) the rattle or chirp sound will go away. The slight gap between the piston rod and the fork is the cause of this.
Do NOT do this on a hot vehicle, dont burn yourself.
The following are explained in the video:
why does the clutch sould like a chirping bird.
the source of the clutch squeak point
the different grease points on the clutch slave cylinder
the grease location on the honda clutch fork
the grease location on the clutch slave cylinder piston
the clutch fork rubber boot honda part number
how to replace the clutch fork rubber boot
red dust / damage due to torn clutch form rubber boot
location of the honda clutch fork squeak
type of honda clutch piston rod grease to use
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Music by Sergii Pavkin from Pixabay
#stickshift #honda
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