What is the tightening torque for the clutch pedal bracket nuts and bolts on the 020 transmission clutch release mechanism?

25 Nm (18 ft-lb) for the self-locking nuts on the vacuum brake booster studs and mounting plate (always replace them) and for the bracket-to-assembly-support attachment bolts, as well as the balance weight.

How should the brake pedal/clutch pedal pivot pin be installed?

When installing the brake pedal/clutch pedal pivot pin, make sure the recess (arrow in figure 30-394) is on the clutch-pedal side.

What changed with the clutch release lever balance weight in August 1993?

The 200 gram balance weight installed on cars with the 1.9 liter Diesel engine (up to August 1993) was discontinued. Beginning August 1993, a balance weight is attached to the clutch release lever in cases where excessive noise and vibration are transferred to the clutch pedal, and it can be added to current vehicles to address such complaints.

How does the starter lock-out switch work on manual transmission cars?

It requires the clutch pedal to be depressed before starting; a relay identified as 53 is installed in the fuse/relay panel to complete the circuit to the starter.

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VW 020 Transmission Clutch Release Mechanism - Pedal Pivot Pin & Balance Weight

VW clutch/brake pedal pivot pin and over-center spring service — 25 Nm torque, balance weight for 1.9L Diesel

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VW Golf/Jetta clutch (020 transmission) page 30a-3: brake/clutch pedal pivot pin install, over-center spring, 200g balance weight on release lever; 25 Nm (18 ft-lb).

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This is page 30a-3 of a service manual section covering the clutch release mechanism for vehicles with the 020 manual transmission (a Volkswagen transmission designation). The page presents a parts/torque legend for clutch and brake pedal assembly components, including self-locking nuts securing a bracket to the vacuum brake booster studs and mounting plate (25 Nm / 18 ft-lb, always replace), attachment bolts for the bracket to the assembly support (25 Nm / 18 ft-lb), the clutch/brake pedal pivot pin, retaining clips, over-center spring and support, rubber guide and stop, clutch cable attachment components, balance weight, release lever, lever stop, bracket, and starter lock-out switch (relay 53 in the fuse/relay panel completes the starter circuit; clutch pedal must be depressed to start). Callout A illustrates the installation position of the brake/clutch pedal pivot pin, noting the recess must face the clutch-pedal side (Fig. 30-394). Callout B covers the balance weight on the clutch release lever for cars built from August 1993: the 200 gram weight used on 1.9L Diesel cars up to August 1993 is discontinued, and a new release-lever balance weight (torque 25 Nm / 18 ft-lb) addresses clutch pedal noise/vibration complaints.

This document covers up to/from August 1993, which may differ from this 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the tightening torque for the clutch pedal bracket nuts and bolts on the 020 transmission clutch release mechanism?: 25 Nm (18 ft-lb) for the self-locking nuts on the vacuum brake booster studs and mounting plate (always replace them) and for the bracket-to-assembly-support attachment bolts, as well as the balance weight.
How should the brake pedal/clutch pedal pivot pin be installed?: When installing the brake pedal/clutch pedal pivot pin, make sure the recess (arrow in figure 30-394) is on the clutch-pedal side.
What changed with the clutch release lever balance weight in August 1993?: The 200 gram balance weight installed on cars with the 1.9 liter Diesel engine (up to August 1993) was discontinued. Beginning August 1993, a balance weight is attached to the clutch release lever in cases where excessive noise and vibration are transferred to the clutch pedal, and it can be added to current vehicles to address such complaints.
How does the starter lock-out switch work on manual transmission cars?: It requires the clutch pedal to be depressed before starting; a relay identified as 53 is installed in the fuse/relay panel to complete the circuit to the starter.