What is this? A clutch return spring of some sort?

bizarro252 · 03-04-2013, 10:33 PM

Hi All,

Just taking a look over everything since I just got my car back from the shop and notice this spring that looks to maybe connect to the clutch arm but it is just hanging out - does this need to be connected? I have an Exedy twin disk in there if that matters at all on if it should be connected or not...

This pic is looking down at the tranny right behind the throttle body, about halfway between it and the firewall.

Thanks

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mod maniac · 03-05-2013, 02:21 AM

Yes that spring goes to the clutch arm.

leecea · 03-05-2013, 09:24 AM

Maybe it's just the angle of the picture, but it looks like the hook on the end of the spring is barely there - did part of it break I wonder?

bizarro252 · 03-05-2013, 09:29 PM

Could have, its just a small hook, about a 180* bend, doesn't seem to have a place to 'click in' to the arm where it looks like it goes... Might try grabbing a new one and see if it fits - are these important? Does it make clutch feel better?

the suicidal eggroll · 03-05-2013, 10:02 PM

It "clicks into" the arm through the little hole near the top.

Not a clue if it's really necessary...based on the direction the slave cyl piston moves and the way the arm moves the TOB relative to the pressure plate, I'd say that spring does basically nothing, but having never tried it without the spring I can't say for sure one way or the other. If I had to throw out a wild guess, I'd say its purpose is to keep the TOB from riding on the PP when you're off the clutch.

Cois32 · 03-05-2013, 10:09 PM

im in the middle of bleeding my clutch and noticed that same spring on my car looks really old. does anyone know if the dealership would carry this part?

vision.dynamix · 03-05-2013, 10:14 PM

The spring hooks into the hole in the clutch fork.

03-04-2013, 10:33 PM	#1
bizarro252 Scooby Newbie Member#: 336417 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Idaho Vehicle: 2008 STi	What is this? A clutch return spring of some sort? Hi All, Just taking a look over everything since I just got my car back from the shop and notice this spring that looks to maybe connect to the clutch arm but it is just hanging out - does this need to be connected? I have an Exedy twin disk in there if that matters at all on if it should be connected or not... This pic is looking down at the tranny right behind the throttle body, about halfway between it and the firewall. Thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by bizarro252; 03-04-2013 at 10:34 PM. Reason: Added detail on pic orientation

03-05-2013, 10:02 PM	#5
the suicidal eggroll NASIOC Supporter Member#: 51961 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Broomfield, CO Vehicle: 2005 STi 2012 WRX	It "clicks into" the arm through the little hole near the top. Not a clue if it's really necessary...based on the direction the slave cyl piston moves and the way the arm moves the TOB relative to the pressure plate, I'd say that spring does basically nothing, but having never tried it without the spring I can't say for sure one way or the other. If I had to throw out a wild guess, I'd say its purpose is to keep the TOB from riding on the PP when you're off the clutch. Last edited by the suicidal eggroll; 03-05-2013 at 10:08 PM.

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03-05-2013, 02:21 AM	#2
mod maniac NASIOC Supporter Member#: 300551 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: mariposa ca. Vehicle: 2002 DD wgn 6 spd 2.1 kel 272's meth 2.5xtr	Yes that spring goes to the clutch arm.

03-05-2013, 09:24 AM	#3
leecea Scooby Guru Member#: 37359 Join Date: May 2003 Vehicle: 2003 WRX	Maybe it's just the angle of the picture, but it looks like the hook on the end of the spring is barely there - did part of it break I wonder?

03-05-2013, 09:29 PM	#4
bizarro252 Scooby Newbie Member#: 336417 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Idaho Vehicle: 2008 STi	Could have, its just a small hook, about a 180* bend, doesn't seem to have a place to 'click in' to the arm where it looks like it goes... Might try grabbing a new one and see if it fits - are these important? Does it make clutch feel better?

03-05-2013, 10:09 PM	#6
Cois32 Scooby Specialist Member#: 294755 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Delco,PA Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX WRB	im in the middle of bleeding my clutch and noticed that same spring on my car looks really old. does anyone know if the dealership would carry this part?

03-05-2013, 10:14 PM	#7
vision.dynamix NASIOC Supporter Member#: 139955 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: #BostonStrong Vehicle: # OneBoston	The spring hooks into the hole in the clutch fork.